“Neil knows that America uses NOAA’s products every day,” said Craig McLean, a career civil servant who was the agency’s chief scientist during Mr. Trump’s first term. “His last tenure showed the limits of good will against political bullying.”

President Donald Trump has named Neil Jacobs, a veteran of his first administration, to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

President Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to head NOAA. Some former NOAA employees are concerned about Jacobs' scientific integrity after his prior involvement in "Sharpiegate."

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, turning to the man who was his acting NOAA chief in 2019 when Trump altered an expected hurricane impact map in what became known as the “Sharpiegate” scandal.

Meanwhile President Trump has nominated Meteorologist Neil Jacobs to head the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Although Jacobs served in the role from 2018 until the end of the president's first term, he was never confirmed by the full Senate.

Neil Jacobs, the new nominee to lead NOAA, faces different challenges compared to his stint as acting NOAA boss during Trump 1.0. Then, he was ensnared in the "Sharpiegate" scandal. Why it matters: NOAA's work affects Americans daily,