Commerce Department Called Out Over Hurricane Dorian Forecast

In 2019, President Trump presented a misleading forecast of Hurricane Dorian, showing an altered path that included Alabama. This prompted the National Weather Service in Birmingham to clarify that Alabama was not at risk. The White House, with the Commerce Department, issued a statement rebuking the NWS, which raised concerns about undermining public trust and safety messages. A subsequent investigation found NOAA officials violated ethical standards by issuing conflicting statements during the hurricane.

How did the actions of the Commerce Department potentially affect public trust in the National Weather Service?

What ethical standards were violated according to the scientific misconduct investigation?