Trump's Social Media Post on Winter Storm Ignites Controversy and Criticism
Former President Donald Trump has stirred significant controversy and drawn sharp criticism after making a social media post about an impending winter storm in the United States, where he questioned the status of global warming. In his post, Trump wrote, "Record Cold Wave expected to hit 40 States. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Rarely seen anything like it before. Could the Environmental Insurrectionists please explain — WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GLOBAL WARMING???" This statement has led to him being labeled as an 'imbecile' and 'lunatic' by some critics, who argue that it reflects a misunderstanding of weather patterns versus long-term climate trends.
Massive Winter Storm Impacts Millions Across the United States
The controversy comes as a severe winter storm is expected to impact more than 170 million people across the US, with at least 14 states declaring states of emergency. The National Weather Service has issued warnings of "catastrophic ice accumulation" that could result in prolonged power outages, extensive damage to trees, and extremely dangerous travel conditions. Many of the affected states, including Texas and parts of the South, are less accustomed to such intense winter weather, heightening concerns about preparedness and safety.
According to flight tracking data from Flightaware, over 1,800 weekend flights have already been cancelled, with significant disruptions in Texas. In New York state, Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul warned residents about the extreme cold, stating that "Five or six minutes outside could literally be dangerous for your health." She emphasized that emergency crews are fully mobilized to handle the crisis. Meanwhile, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani indicated that schools are not planned to be closed on Monday, despite the severe conditions.
Political Reactions and Public Response to Trump's Comments
Trump's post has elicited mixed reactions, with critics questioning his understanding of climate science. Journalist Mehdi Hasan strongly criticized the former president, writing, "Difficult to describe how dumb our president is. He may be the dumbest man to ever occupy any elected office anywhere in the world." On the other hand, supporters from the MAGA movement cheered Trump's return to social media trolling, especially after his recent appearance at Davos. One supporter, Catturd, commented, "Back from Davos - already trolling the Left this morning. - lol."
The states that have declared a state of emergency in response to the winter storm include:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- New York
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
This widespread emergency declaration underscores the severity of the storm and the potential risks to public safety and infrastructure across a broad region of the country.
