Marjorie Taylor Greene Declares Shutdown Ends ‘Weather Modification’

UPDATE: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims the ongoing government shutdown has halted what she describes as “taxpayer-funded weather modification experiments.” This assertion comes despite strong denials from U.S. government agencies, which state they are not involved in such activities.

In a post on X on Friday, Greene stated, “One good thing to come from this government shutdown… CLEAR SKIES!” She emphasized that her Clear Skies Act aims to ban geoengineering and weather modification, insisting, “No more spraying chemicals in our skies.” Her claims have ignited a firestorm of debate as they challenge the credibility of federal agencies.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed, “The U.S. government is not engaged in any form of outdoor testing or large-scale deployment” of solar radiation modification technologies. They clarified that current research focuses on observing atmospheric conditions, not altering them. Similarly, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reiterated, “NOAA does not fund or participate in cloud seeding or other weather modification projects.”

Despite Greene’s claims, commercial flights, often targeted by conspiracy theorists for allegedly spreading “chemtrails,” continue to operate during the shutdown, casting doubt on the validity of her assertions. The government’s stance is supported by a 2024 report from the Government Accountability Office, highlighting that cloud seeding is primarily a state-funded initiative, with active programs in at least nine Western states aimed at combating drought and increasing snowpack.

Greene has a history of promoting conspiracy theories, including one regarding space lasers causing California wildfires. In July, she introduced a bill to prohibit weather modification, despite the lack of evidence supporting her claims.

Complicating the narrative, a memo reportedly from the Trump administration outlines a task force within the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate climate and weather control, a move that some experts, like climate scientist Daniel Swain, call “tinfoil hat” thinking. Swain expressed disbelief over the memo, stating, “They really believe toxins are being sprayed.”

As this story develops, the implications of Greene’s statement touch on broader discussions about climate control and government transparency. What happens next will be critical to watch as Greene’s claims continue to gain traction among her supporters, despite scientific rebuttals from authoritative sources.

Stay tuned for updates as we continue to follow this unfolding situation.