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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: Roy Cooper was “in New York speaking at a New York Times ‘Climate Forward’ event” when Hurricane Helene slammed into North Carolina.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: Cooper attended the New York Times climate event on Sept. 25, 2024, but returned to North Carolina that same day. Helene’s most damaging wind and rain reached western North Carolina on Sept. 27, when Cooper was in Raleigh.
Date: 10/07/2026
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Last Updated on October 7, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check