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Trump’s Ugly, Hateful Eruptions Over CA Wildfires Hint at Darker Story

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent

CHAPTER

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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