GOP's conspiracy theorist problem worsens as flood disasters trigger misinformation frenzy

Conspiracy Theories & Misinformation - Conspiracy theories falsely claim the Texas floods were geoengineered, with extremists targeting weather tracking technology [2] - A cloud seeding company received over 100 death threats despite scientific evidence showing the technology couldn't cause such flooding [3] - Politicians amplified these conspiracies, with one introducing a bill to ban geoengineering [4] - A Trump EPA administrator legitimized concerns of conspiracy theorists, despite the EPA releasing a fact sheet debunking geoengineering conspiracies [5][6][7] Government Response & FEMA - The Trump administration's response to the tragedy is described as a "man-made disaster" [9] - The acting FEMA administrator has been absent from public view since the flooding and has avoided public appearances [9][10] - A Homeland Security Secretary significantly delayed FEMA's response and canceled a $3 million grant for disaster communication improvements [11] - There were plans during the Trump administration to eliminate FEMA entirely [12] Impact of the Flood - The deadly flooding in Texas resulted in at least 20 deaths and 173 people missing [1]