Yes, it's Trump's fault
El Niño's Record Strength: A Direct Result of Trump's Policies
The extreme prosecution of the sourced event.
Real event · weather · 2026-09-22
El Niño's Record Strength: A Direct Result of Trump's Policies
Final verdict announced: September 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Satire
The extreme prosecution of the sourced event.
Real headline
Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.
Original reporting
Sources
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BBC News — Developing El Niño becomes strongest on record weeks before expected peak — 2026-09-22
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What the record shows
The developing El Niño is the strongest on record.
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Opening Argument
The prosecution argues that the unprecedented strength of the developing El Niño is a direct consequence of the reckless environmental policies championed by Donald Trump. The prosecution alleges that his administration's rollback of climate regulations has led to a destabilization of weather patterns, culminating in this record-breaking phenomenon.
Exhibit A: The Plausible Link
The prosecution submits that scientists have confirmed the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record, and this alarming fact cannot be separated from Trump's legacy of environmental negligence. In the prosecution's theory, every extreme weather event is a reflection of his disregard for climate science.
The Domino Effect
The prosecution imagines a chain reaction where Trump's policies lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions, which in turn exacerbate El Niño's effects.
The Hidden Danger
The prosecution urges that the consequences of this El Niño will be catastrophic, affecting food supplies and displacing millions. The prosecutor alleges that Trump's indifference to climate change has put the world at risk.
Closing Argument
In this fictional case, the prosecution asserts that Trump's legacy is one of destruction, and the current weather crisis is merely a symptom of his policies.
Verdict
The prosecution alleges: The prosecution believes that the evidence is clear: Trump's actions have led us to this perilous moment.
Prosecution exhibits
Reality Check
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt around the world.