Biden Debunks Weather Control Claims Amid Hurricane Recovery Efforts and Misinformation Spread

President Biden has addressed claims about the federal government's alleged control over the weather, describing them as "stupid" and "ridiculous." These false claims were propagated by certain politicians and prominent figures, with Marjorie Taylor Greene, a congresswoman from Georgia, at the forefront. Biden emphasized the need for these baseless assertions to cease and pledged federal assistance for hurricane recovery efforts.

Combating Misinformation

To counter misinformation regarding hurricanes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) established a dedicated "Hurricane Rumor Response" page. Furthermore, the White House launched an official Reddit account, aimed at debunking hurricane-related misinformation. Local officials have also taken to social media platforms to challenge and discredit harmful misinformation surrounding the hurricanes.

Politicians Urging Caution

Rep. Chuck Edwards, a Republican from North Carolina, recently addressed his constituents in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, urging them to remain vigilant regarding "untrustworthy sources" disseminating hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and misinformation about hurricane response efforts in the region.

False Claims Surrounding Hurricane Milton

Misinformation regarding Hurricane Milton circulated widely on social media platforms, including X, TikTok, and Facebook, just days after similar false claims emerged during Hurricane Helene. One post on X, garnering over 100,000 views, asserted that Hurricane Milton was a "modified and manipulated" storm being utilized as a "weapon." Congresswoman Marjorie

Expert Rebuttals

Scientific experts have firmly rejected the assertions suggesting that the government can control hurricanes. Meteorology experts emphasized that creating or controlling hurricanes is not feasible, with one expert dismissing the claim as "utter nonsense." Additionally, claims referencing geoengineering, proposed large-scale manipulation of the Earth's climate, were also countered, with experts highlighting that such methods could not create or control hurricanes.