President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) again, raising eyebrows due to prior controversies linked to Hurricane Dorian. Jacobs faced significant repercussions during the incident when he publicly supported Trump's mischaracterization of Dorian's impact, an act later deemed a violation of NOAA's ethics. Critics like Rachel Cleetus question Jacobs’ fitness for the role, whereas many within NOAA respect him. The future of the agency is uncertain, particularly regarding potential funding cuts and pressure from Project 2025 during Trump’s anticipated second term.
Neil Jacobs' nomination as NOAA head raises concerns due to past actions during Hurricane Dorian and ongoing struggles for agency integrity amidst political pressure.
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