Trump tweeted that Hurricane Dorian looked like it would hit Alabama, when it wasn’t.
Trump appears to have showed reports a map that was altered by a black marker to extend the hurricane's range to include Alabama.
The call led to the NOAA’s releasing of an unsigned statement later that day capitulating to Ross’s demands, and contradicting the agency’s scientists.reported Monday, calling it “political” and a “danger to public health and safety.”story is false. “Secretary Ross did not threaten to fire any NOAA staff over forecasting and public statements about Hurricane Dorian,” the spokesperson said.
Doubling down a few days later, Trump showed reporters what appeared to be an altered NOAA map of Hurricane Dorian’s path, which included an additional circle around Alabama believed to be added with a black Sharpie. Trump’s critics say the seemingly inane political showdown exemplifies the president’s inability to admit any mistake.
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