It is reported by The New York Times, citing a source.
It was clarified that he wanted the weather forecasters to correct forecasts for Hurricane Dorian, which contradicted his own statements.
According to the publication, it is said that Trump previously publicly indicated that a hurricane could reach the US state of Alabama, while the US Meteorological Service office in Alabama stated that this kind of statement was unfounded.
It is noted that the head of the White House apparatus Mick Mulveni allegedly asked the Minister of Commerce Wilbur Ross to demand from the meteorological services to issue a forecast correction. In the end, the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce, issued a statement saying weather forecasters in Alabama were wrong when they categorically denied Trump's words.
According to media reports, the corresponding adjustment was made under the threat of dismissal of the NOAA leadership.
Earlier, Trump proposed to place victims of Hurricane Dorian on cruise ships.