Late in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, misinformation and conspiracy theories spread about the nature of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, and about the post-storm disaster recoveries. False information was spread by several American right-wing personalities[1] and politicians,[2] including Donald Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate.[3] These widespread rumors caused significant difficulties for first responders and official recovery workers,[4] hampering rescue efforts,[5] and some officials were subject to threats of violence.[6] The White House and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued statements in response to these claims.[7]
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