Response to Misinformation
Both Republican and Democratic officials have criticized the spread of false information about , highlighting how rumors and conspiracy theories are obstructing recovery efforts and spreading fear among the affected communities.
has launched a "Rumor Response" page to combat misinformation, asserting the agency has the necessary resources for recovery and debunking claims of diverting funds or ignoring certain areas.
Political and Social Media Dynamics
The disinformation campaign includes false claims about FEMA's actions, with notable figures like and former President spreading rumors that have been debunked by officials and fact-checkers.
Extremist groups and foreign disinformation campaigns have exploited the disaster, with false narratives ranging from weather control conspiracies to allegations of aid being withheld from Republican areas, further complicating the recovery efforts.
