Trump’s Ugly, Hateful Eruptions Over CA Wildfires Hint at Darker Story
THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
The Political Exploitation of Natural Disasters
This chapter examines the historical intertwining of political rhetoric with natural disasters, highlighting how conservative figures exploit these events to frame narratives of punishment regarding governance. It traces the evolution of these tactics from the religious right to modern-day political discourse, illustrating key moments such as Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon spill.
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