Georgia GOP Candidate Doubles Down on Texas Flood Claims

Kandiss Taylor, a Republican congressional candidate from Georgia and MAGA supporter, called the July Fourth flash floods in Kerr County, Texas—which killed at least 51 people and left many missing—'fake' and alleged they were the result of government weather manipulation and a 'land grab.' Her comments, posted on social media during ongoing rescue efforts, sparked immediate backlash from political leaders, commentators, and the public, who condemned her insensitivity and promotion of conspiracy theories. Community Notes and critics on X (formerly Twitter) countered her assertions with factual information. Taylor refused to retract her statements, instead accusing critics of misrepresenting her words. The controversy has led to renewed scrutiny of her congressional candidacy and highlighted the persistence of conspiracy theories in political discourse. Her remarks have been widely viewed as callous and politically opportunistic amid the ongoing tragedy.