Environment, Politics
Hurricanes Helene, Milton: Proof Trump is a Dangerous Idiot
Does anyone still need proof he’s unfit to be President?
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Hurricane Helene has left a devastating impact across the southeastern United States, with the death toll surpassing 116. North Carolina was hit hardest, particularly Buncombe County around Asheville, where at least 35 people died.
Asheville sits at 2,134 feet above sea level and 300 miles from the nearest coastline. At this point, folks are asking, “what IS a hurricane zone?” And what is a safe place?
Entire communities in western North Carolina were submerged, roads destroyed, and communications cut off. Massive flooding swept away homes, vehicles, and infrastructure, leaving many areas isolated and unreachable. Power outages affected over 2 million customers across multiple states, worsening the humanitarian crisis as emergency services struggled to reach the hardest-hit areas.
Officials warn that the death toll will likely rise as search and rescue operations continue in regions devastated by the storm’s wrath. Residents in affected areas are desperate for food, water, and medical supplies, while the damage to water systems has forced many into a boil water advisory.
The destruction extended beyond North Carolina, with lives lost in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. President Joe Biden and FEMA have mobilized federal aid, but recovery efforts are still hampered by the widespread destruction and difficult terrain, heightening concerns for the safety and well-being of those trapped in isolated areas.
This storm, described as “history-making” by officials, has raised alarm about the vulnerability of southeastern communities to increasingly severe weather events. The struggle for basic necessities, combined with the physical and emotional toll on the survivors, paints a grim picture of the ongoing crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Which Brings Us to Trump…
Donald Trump’s comments on climate change throughout this summer reached new levels of absurdity. This isn’t just an issue of ignorance; it’s a willful dismissal of reality. During rallies, interviews, and his social media ramblings, Trump downplayed the catastrophic effects of climate change with nonsensical and offensive remarks, such as suggesting that rising sea levels might be a “good thing” because it would create more beachfront property. Does he even understand how coastlines work?
Trump’s public statements reveal a glaring lack of scientific understanding and an outright rejection of factual evidence. At a Michigan rally, he claimed, “the ocean’s going to rise in 400 years an eighth of an inch” and quipped about gaining more beachfront property.
“We’ll have a little more beachfront property. That’s not the worst thing in the world.” — Donald Trump
This isn’t just wrong; it’s dangerous. Scientific data shows that sea levels are rising at more than an eighth of an inch per year, and the consequences are dire: increased flooding, coastal erosion, and damage to ecosystems. But Trump ignores the science, opting instead to turn a critical issue into a tasteless joke.
His comments during interviews add fuel to the fire. Two months ago, on Fox & Friends, Trump mocked President Joe Biden’s concern about climate change, suggesting that rising sea levels would be nothing but a boon for beachfront real estate.
These remarks reflect not only ignorance but a deep cruelty toward those already suffering from climate change’s impacts. Communities worldwide are dealing with the fallout of this crisis — flooding, displacement, economic strain — yet Trump continues to speak with dismissive arrogance. It’s beyond tone-deaf; it’s an insult to people fighting for their homes and lives.
Let’s get real about the facts. The scientific community has provided overwhelming evidence that climate change is happening and that human activity is driving it. Despite this, Trump suggests that sea level rise will occur over centuries, when in reality, it is happening right now at an accelerated pace. The Environmental Protection Agency has recorded that sea levels have been rising by an eighth of an inch annually since the 1990s, a rate that directly contradicts Trump’s false assertions of centuries-long timelines. He is either entirely out of touch with reality or deliberately spreading misinformation to fit his agenda.
Take Trump’s conversation with Elon Musk on X (formerly known as Twitter) just a month ago. Trump rambled on about “nuclear warming” as the real threat, completely sidestepping the issue of fossil fuel emissions and their catastrophic effects on global temperatures. Musk, disappointingly, didn’t challenge Trump but instead joined him in making absurd claims.
Trump’s remarks aren’t just a sign of ignorance; they show a gross irresponsibility for someone who claims to care about the nation’s future. By trivializing climate change, Trump encourages a mindset that dismisses necessary policy changes, putting lives and the environment at risk.
He even made similar claims while standing at the forefront of a campaign rally in Virginia, laughing off the threat of global warming and suggesting that climate change is no more than a political hoax. He audaciously claimed that sea levels might actually go down, reinforcing his disdain for the facts. The sea levels are rising, not falling, and suggesting otherwise is an insult to the communities on the frontlines of this crisis. Florida, where his Mar-a-Lago resort resides, faces severe risks due to sea level rise. Yet, Trump acts as if his beachfront will magically remain unscathed, further demonstrating his disconnect from reality.
Adding to his nonsense, Trump once pondered why hurricanes can’t be nuked to prevent damage. Such comments are not just misinformed; they reveal a lack of basic understanding of climate science and geography. Hurricanes are natural phenomena, not some random nuisance that can be “dealt with” through quick fixes. These statements are both laughable and terrifying, considering they come from someone who once held presidential power and could potentially hold it again.
Trump’s disregard for scientific consensus on climate change also extends to his dismissal of the efforts to reduce carbon emissions. He mocks initiatives aimed at slowing global warming and belittles tree-planting efforts while claiming to support “economic growth” through fossil fuels.
This approach not only endangers future generations but also disrespects the millions of Americans who do see climate change as a major threat. How can a leader be so cavalier about an issue that stands to affect every facet of our society?
Let’s end on some hard-hitting facts from the Pew Research Center, which show just how out of touch Trump is with public opinion. According to their study, two-thirds of Americans believe the federal government should do more to combat climate change. This sentiment crosses party lines, with even a majority of Republicans supporting measures like large-scale tree-planting and tax credits for carbon capture technology.
Seventy-nine percent of Americans say the country’s energy priority should be developing alternative sources, such as wind and solar, instead of expanding fossil fuels.
Trump’s dismissive and uninformed rhetoric flies in the face of this growing consensus. His comments are not just a misinterpretation of scientific facts; they represent a callous disregard for the future of the planet and its inhabitants. The American people are demanding action, yet Trump treats climate change as a punchline. His words are not only absurd but dangerously misleading, and they highlight just how far removed he is from the reality of the climate crisis.
And Now, Of Course, Trump Pivots
And now he gaslights. And now he builds a whole new reality.
Just today, this thoroughly immoral man went on Fox News to criticize the response by the Biden administration. Never mind that the fact that the affected states all got needed emergency funds from the Federal Government Never mind that Disaster Response is the governance of each state.
Never mind that two months ago, this same idiot said that global warming is a hoax and that we could all use a bit more beachfront property.
