The survey conducted by CHIP50, in partnership with The Haitian Times, provides a comprehensive view of Americans' perceptions of Haiti and Haitian-Americans, especially in the context of the 2024 elections. This was the first time that a nationwide survey of Haitian and Haitian-American audiences was conducted, with the participation of 28,025 respondents, including 400 Haitian-Americans, according to The Haitian Times. The survey reveals support for Haitian immigration and aid to Haiti, but also highlights how rumors and misinformation still negatively influence public perceptions.

The data showed that 34 percent of Americans support increasing Haitian migration to the U.S., while 29 percent are opposed. In contrast, 55% of Haitian Americans support this measure. As for aid to Haiti, 51 percent of the public supports U.S. assistance to the country, and that percentage rises to 62 percent among Haitian-Americans.

Haitian American views of the Biden-Harris administration are generally more favorable than those of the public. While 44% of Haitian Americans believe that the Biden-Harris administration's policies have a positive impact on Haiti, only 22% of the general public agrees with this view.

Regarding politics, the survey points out that Haitian Americans tend to view Democrats more favorably, but also have a greater favorability compared to Republicans compared to the general public. Approval of the Democratic Party and Democratic figures, such as Biden and Kamala Harris, was significantly higher among Haitian-Americans.

An alarming point was the level of belief in misinformation about Haitians. One-third of the participants believed the false claim that Haitians in Springfield were eating pets, a lie propagated by candidate Donald Trump and his ally J.D. Vance. This data shows the impact of racism and xenophobia in the popular imagination, sustaining harmful stereotypes.

The rigor of this research marks the insertion of the Haitian community in Big Data, essential to influence public policies and actions. Academics and community leaders such as Wolf Pamphile and Gilbert St. Jean reinforce the importance of this data in the formulation of proposals for the community, arguing that the research provides a more solid basis for negotiations and claims with decision-makers, according to The Haitian Times.