Why officials’ rhetoric around Hurricane Katrina added to the tragedy
August 30, 2025
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6:08Now PlayingWhy officials’ rhetoric around Hurricane Katrina added to the tragedy
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as posted by the channelThis year marks 20 years since one of the deadliest natural disasters in the nation’s history - Hurricane Katrina. MSNBC Daily Opinion Editor Jarvis DeBerry joins Alex Witt to reflect on the destructive impact of the storm on people’s lives, how the response of officials may have added to the tragedy, and why retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré deserves more recognition for his calming influence during the aftermath.
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