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Trump Nominates Neil Jacobs for NOAA Leadership Amid Controversy

2/5/2025

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President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a pivotal agency managing crucial services like the National Weather Service and marine fisheries. While Jacobs faced backlash during the "Sharpiegate" controversy over Hurricane Dorian, many meteorologists rally behind him, recognizing his strong expertise in weather forecasting.

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President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a pivotal agency managing crucial services like the National Weather Service and marine fisheries. While Jacobs faced backlash during the "Sharpiegate" controversy over Hurricane Dorian, many meteorologists rally behind him, recognizing his strong expertise in weather forecasting.