GOP Lawmaker Pushes Back on Hurricane Theory

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) sent a letter to his constituents debunking the misinformation and conspiracy theories that have spread in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, telling them, “Nobody can control the weather,” CBS News reports.

He noted there’s been an increase in “untrustworthy sources trying to spark chaos by sharing hoaxes, conspiracy theories, and hearsay about hurricane response efforts across our mountains.”