Storm of Lies: Biden Battles Weather Control Conspiracy as Hurricane Milton Looms
As Hurricane Milton churns towards Florida, a different storm breeds in Washington. President Joe Biden is fighting against a wave of misinformation aiming at wild claims that the government can control the weather.
“It’s beyond ridiculous. It’s so stupid. It’s got to stop,” Biden said in a White House speech. His frustration was evident as he called out Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for pushing the bizarre theory.
Greene, known for her controversial views, recently posted on social media: “Yes, they can control the weather. It’s ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can’t be done.” This claim has set off alarm bells among scientists and politicians alike.
Biden warns that such false ideas could put lives at risk as emergency teams prepare for Hurricane Milton. He accused former President Donald Trump of leading an “onslaught of lies.”
But it’s not just weather control that’s causing a stir. Biden tackled other rumors head-on:
- Claims that the government is taking people’s property? “Not true,” Biden stated firmly.
- Reports that storm victims will only get $750 in aid? Another lie.
- Is talk of disaster money going to migrants instead? Biden called this “ridiculous.”
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created a unique website to fight these rumors. They’re working hard to give people the facts about hurricane response efforts.
Even some Republicans are speaking out against the conspiracy theories. Rep. Carlos Giménez of Florida wrote online: “Humans cannot create or control hurricanes. Anyone who thinks they can needs to have their head examined.”
But Greene isn’t backing down. She’s doubling down on her claims, talking about old laws and suggesting the government should pay people for damage caused by fake weather control.
So, what’s the truth about weather control? Experts say it’s not what conspiracy theorists think. Cloud seeding, a technique used since the 1950s, can sometimes slightly increase rainfall. But are they controlling massive storms like hurricanes? That’s still just science fiction.
As climate change worsens, some scientists have proposed big projects to change the Earth’s climate. But these ideas are still just theories. There is no proof of a secret government weather control program.
This debate comes at a wrong time. As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, emergency teams work non-stop to prepare. They don’t need confusion caused by fake news.
Biden stressed the need for unity during this crisis. Despite their political differences, he even praised Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for working well with the federal government.
The weather control conspiracy shows a growing problem in American politics: the spread of wild theories that can put people in danger. As big storms become more common due to climate change, trust science and clear communication is more critical than ever.
FEMA and the White House are fighting back against the misinformation. They’ve created particular web pages and even used social media platforms like Reddit to share the truth.
Local officials are also speaking up. Rep. Chuck Edwards, a Republican from North Carolina, warned his voters about “untrustworthy sources trying to spark chaos” with fake hurricane news.
But the lies keep spreading. On social media, posts claiming Hurricane Milton is a “weapon” created by the government have been seen by thousands.
Weather experts are clear: humans can’t make or control hurricanes. Joshua Horton, who studies climate engineering at Harvard University, says even theoretical large-scale climate projects “would be much too imprecise to control weather or weather events like hurricanes.”
Some people point to cloud seeding as proof of weather control. But experts say this old technique, which can sometimes make clouds rain more, is nothing like controlling a massive hurricane.
Charles Konrad, a professor at the University of North Carolina, explains that hurricanes are too big and powerful for humans to control. “They tried to modify hurricanes, and at the end of it, they realized that they couldn’t,” he says about past experiments.
As Hurricane Milton approaches, the real focus should be on staying safe. Experts urge people to listen to local officials and get information from trusted sources like the National Hurricane Center.
In the face of natural disasters and misinformation, the truth remains our best defense. As Biden put it, it’s time for the stupid lies to stop and for real hurricane preparedness to take center stage.