Conspiracy Theories Claim Hurricanes Are Man-Made Amidst Political Tensions

Amid Hurricane Milton's approach, claims of geoengineering and weather manipulation circulate, distracting from urgent safety warnings.

Prominent figures, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, have fueled conspiracy theories suggesting hurricanes are engineered to impact Republican voters.
Experts have debunked these theories, emphasizing the lack of technology to control weather on such a scale, despite historical speculation about weather modification.
Theories have linked hurricanes to the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP), despite no evidence supporting weather manipulation capabilities.
Such narratives have overshadowed critical safety advisories, with officials urging residents in affected areas to heed evacuation orders for their safety.
The spread of misinformation has also targeted FEMA, falsely claiming intentional withholding of disaster relief from certain political groups.