Two men led inquiry into 2019 debacle involving incorrect hurricane projections that tarnished federal agency’s record
Two high-ranking officials at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were placed on administrative leave on Friday, fueling speculation that the Trump administration was retaliating against them for actions taken during the president’s first term.
Jeff Dillen, who was serving as deputy general counsel, and Stephen Volz, who heads the agency’s satellites division, led the investigation into whether agency administrators abdicated their scientific ethics when they altered the forecast of a deadly hurricane to match statements made by the president.
First reported by CNN, the two were placed on leave just days before Neil Jacobs – the former NOAA chief at the center of the scandal – returns for a confirmation hearing as Donald Trump’s pick to lead the agency once again.
The Vengeance President, demonstrating daily his pettiness, stupidity, and incompetence.
If Congress had half a brain they would ask Jacobs under oath if he had any preconditions or requests to Trump admin before he would lead the agency again.
Congress doesn’t have half a brain even if you mash them all together.
