Storms Helene and Milton have triggered rise of misinformation stoked by Trump and fellow Republicans

Storms Helene and Milton have triggered rise of misinformation stoked by Trump and fellow Republicans

Meteorologists tracking the advance of Hurricane Milton have been targeted by a deluge of conspiracy theories that they were controlling the weather, abuse and even death threats, amid what they say is an unprecedented surge in misinformation as two major hurricanes have hit the US.

A series of falsehoods and threats have swirled in the two weeks since Hurricane Helene tore through six states causing several hundred deaths, followed by Milton crashing into Florida on Wednesday.

The extent of the misinformation, which has been stoked by Donald Trump and his followers, has been such that it has stymied the ability to help hurricane-hit communities, according to the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema).

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  • lanolinoil@lemmy.worldEnglish
    111·
    1 month ago

    Hey – I live here and can move but a lot of people are impoverished and can’t. Feels wrong to collectively turn the back to them

    • ZoopZeZoop@lemmy.world
      13·
      1 month ago

      To those who disagree with the above:

      • Moving is damn expensive.
      • Don’t forget that the Republicans are working hard to prevent legitimate voters from voting, namely anyone who is more likely to support NOAA, NHC, climate science, education, FEMA, etc.