Georgia GOP Candidate Calls Texas Floods Fake Amid Deadly Tragedy

Kandiss Taylor, a Republican congressional candidate from Georgia and MAGA supporter, has sparked widespread outrage after posting on X that the deadly flash floods in Texas were "fake," calling the weather events "fake weather," "fake hurricanes," and "fake flooding." Her posts came amid ongoing rescue efforts and at least 51 deaths, including children, caused by the floods. Taylor suggested the floods were a result of cloud seeding, geoengineering, and weather manipulation, framing it as intentional and calling it murder. She faced fierce criticism from leaders across the political spectrum, commentators, and the public for her conspiracy theories and insensitivity, with many condemning her refusal to retract or apologize for her statements. Despite the backlash, Taylor doubled down on her claims and used the controversy to drive traffic to her Substack, further alienating many who viewed her comments as callous and harmful during a tragedy. This incident highlights the growing tension between conspiracy-driven political rhetoric and public response to natural disasters in the current political landscape.