Expert: Conspiracy theories hindering Hurricane Milton relief effort

Conspiracy theories alleging that Hurricane Milton was geo-engineered and was directed to hit areas with a concentration of Republican voters are rife on social media platforms and there are concerns that this is hindering disaster relief efforts. Here is an expert from McGill University who can provide comment on this issue:

Aengus Bridgman is the Director of the Media Ecosystem Observatory and an Assistant Professor (Research) at the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University and is available to share his insights.

Aengus.bridgman [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)