Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here’s what he said
President Donald Trump began his White House briefing with a moment of silence and a prayer for the victims of Wednesday’s crash at Reagan National Airport.
Trump orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash
President Donald Trump on Thursday took executive action to address FAA hires and aviation safety after an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in D.C.
Did Donald Trump’s firing of aviation officials make the DC crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say
BREAKING NEWS: A passenger jet collided midair with a black hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River in a mass casualty event in Washington DC. Just last week, Trump FIRED the heads of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Coast Guard, and… pic.twitter.com/211yDQ0I9l
D.C. Plane Crash Raises Questions About Trump Aviation Personnel Changes
The plane crash at DCA raised questions about recent leadership changes within the federal agencies charged with regulating air travel.
Trump Misleads on D.E.I. Policies in Blaming Biden for Plane Crash
There is no evidence that diversity efforts played a role in the crash, and his statements disregarded his own administration’s hiring policies.
Timeline of Donald Trump's Impact on FAA Prior to D.C. Plane Crash
A midair collision near D.C. has raised concerns over FAA staffing, prompting scrutiny of air traffic control and aviation safety oversight.
Trump to order DEI review of aviation, despite lack of link to crash
President Trump ordered a review of all federal aviation hiring and safety decisions in response to Wednesday night's deadly air collision near Washington, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The order shows Trump is doubling down on his claim,
Trump's comments on deadly crash are 'too simplified': Aviation expert
President Trump spoke today on the deadly crash near Washington, D.C. between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter. MSNBC aviation analyst Jeff Guzzetti joins Chris Jansing to react to Trump’s comments and to share his expertise on the matter.
Trump attacks DEI policies after DC plane crash, says FAA employees must be held to 'highest standards'
President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference addressing Wednesday night's deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
President Trump Confirms No Survivors in American Airlines Plane Crash
After an American Airlines flight carrying 60 passengers collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington D.C., President Trump confirmed that there are no survivors from the tragedy.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump takes executive action on aviation after crash
It came hours after he announced he was immediately appointing Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year veteran of the agency, in the ...
Trump On If He'll Visit Site Of Deadly Aviation Collision: 'You Want Me To Go Swimming?'
"What's the site? The water?" Donald Trump said when asked about the crash in the Washington area that left 67 people dead.
Trump signs an aviation order rolling back federal diversity initiatives
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on aviation safety which he says will undo “damage” done to federal ...
Trump sparks outcry with implication that DEI policies are at fault in D.C. midair collision
In his first news conference since the aircraft collision over the Potomac River, President Donald Trump on Thursday implied ...
No Evidence Trump Fired 3,000 Air Traffic Controllers
One widely shared claim was that Trump fired 3,000 air traffic controllers shortly after taking office for his second term.
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New Trump Memo Claims DEI, Obama, and Biden ‘Decisions’ Linked to Fatal Aviation Disaster
President Donald Trump continued his attacks on his Democratic predecessors and diversity programs late Thursday afternoon, ...
Fact check: Trump’s FAA used the same language about hiring people with disabilities he’s now blasting
During his Thursday press conference about the deadly Wednesday collision between a passenger jet and military helicopter ...
Trump blames D.C. plane collision on diversity efforts, previous administration
During his Thursday press conference, Trump blamed air traffic controllers, the helicopter pilots and Democratic policies at ...