Green Party member and U.S. Senate candidate for New Jersey, Christina Amira Khalil, recently sparked controversy and ridicule after suggesting on social media that the recent earthquake in New York and New Jersey was caused by climate change. The 4.8 magnitude quake rattled several northeast U.S. states, causing panic and confusion among residents.
Khalil’s theory quickly went viral, gaining millions of views before she eventually deleted the post and locked her account to prevent further public viewing. The backlash was swift, with prominent social media users, including GOP Congressman Dan Crenshaw, mocking and criticizing Khalil for her unorthodox theory.
Conservative commentators and influencers were quick to fact-check Khalil, pointing out that earthquakes are caused by tectonic plates shifting, not climate change. Despite being called out by a “Community Note,” Khalil defiantly stuck to her theory, stating that she believes there is a connection between earthquakes and climate change.
In response to the ridicule, Khalil claimed that she upset a lot of bots and eventually deleted her post to avoid further backlash. Fox News Digital reached out to Khalil for comment, but as of now, there has been no response from the controversial candidate.
The incident serves as a reminder of the power and pitfalls of social media, where theories and misinformation can spread rapidly before being debunked. As residents in the northeast U.S. continue to recover from the recent earthquake, the debate over its causes rages on, with Khalil at the center of the storm.
