Musk and politicians like Trump spread baseless claims such as Fema blocking flights and confiscating suppliesAs emergency crews work to help people experiencing grave losses after Hurricane Helene, a wave of misinformation has accompanied relief efforts, heightened by an existential election just a month away.The upcoming election has ramped up the misinformation, a common thread of which happens after most big news events. These claims have found believers – or at least opportunistic fans – among top Republicans, who are now tying an unprecedented disaster to issues like immigration. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/04/hurricane-helene-conspiracy-theories-election-misinformation
Author : Rachel Leingang
Publish date : 2024-10-04 20:36:42
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Hurricane Helene conspiracy theories collide with election misinformation
