Moment 13 – Altering Hurricane Map with Sharpie
In 2019’s “Sharpiegate,” Trump displayed a National Hurricane Center map of Dorian, adding a Sharpie line to extend the storm’s path into Alabama after tweeting it was threatened. This contradicted official forecasts, leading to widespread mockery.
The doctored map became a lasting symbol of prioritizing ego over facts. NOAA briefly backed him under pressure, but the episode drew ridicule from meteorologists and late-night hosts. It exemplified denial for personal image, turning a weather update into national comedy.
