Rick Scott — Sep 27, 2024

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On CNN the day after Helene’s Florida landfall (September 27, 2024), Scott was asked about storms that “are simply bigger than they once were, perhaps because of climate change.” He first said, “Who knows? Who knows what the reason is, but something is changing. Massive storms. Massive storm surge.” On follow-up: “Absolutely, something’s changed, and the climate’s clearly changing,” and “We know things are changing. We’ve gotta figure out how do we react to that.” GOP climate acknowledgment in-window. Not Core Democratic. Not obstruction.

Codes

• Attacks Federal Response no — Resiliency talk, not a FEMA attack.
• In Window yes — September 27, inside Sept 26 noon → Oct 1 noon.
• Disaster Mention yes — CNN interview in Helene’s Florida aftermath.
• Climate Connection yes — “The climate’s clearly changing”; resiliency / sea-level rise as governor.
• Spreads Disinformation no — No FEMA-migrants or weather-control claim.