Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here's what he said
President Donald Trump began his White House briefing Thursday with a moment of silence and a prayer for victims of Wednesday's crash at Reagan National Airport. But his remarks quickly became a diatribe against diversity hiring and his allegation — so far without evidence — that lowered standards were to blame for the
Trump's 'Grotesque' Plane Crash Comments Leave Democrats Gobsmacked
Democrats were left dumbfounded Thursday after President Donald Trump twisted a deadly plane crash catastrophe into an opportunity to attack diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
DC plane crash live updates: Trump goes on the offensive against DEI at briefing
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after colliding with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday night, with no survivors expected amid the extremely cold and windy conditions.
Trump criticized DEI and the FAA's diversity policies after a deadly plane crash. Here's what we know.
Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans,
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.
Trump has tense exchange with CNN reporter over blaming DEI policies in plane crash
President Donald Trump got into a tense conversation with CNN host Kaitlan Collins after she objected to his theory that DEI played a role in the D.C. plane crash.
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 criticizes FAA diversity efforts after deadly plane crash, even as he says he doesn't know the cause yet
Trump said he didn't know what caused the crash but "we have some very strong opinions and ideas."
Trump Blames DEI, Democrats for Deadly Plane Crash
The president offers no evidence to support the accusations in tragic collision.
Trump Just Made His Comments About D.C. Plane Crash so Much Worse
President Donald Trump made his declaration that the tragic, mid-air crash over Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people late Wednesday was the fault of President Joe Biden’s DEI policies before he was even briefed by the chief agency responsible for investigating the tragedy.
Crash Trump DEI claims
Without evidence, President Trump and other administration officials claimed that DEI programs led to Wednesday's fatal air crash. DEI has recently become a common talking point to blame disasters on.
Trump attacks DEI policies after DC plane crash, says FAA employees must be held to 'highest standards'
President Donald Trump on Thursday blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference ...
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
An American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. All 67 people aboard the ...
Trump’s ‘Deeply Stupid’ Plane Crash Presser Floored Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel joked that he’s finally figured out why President Donald Trump responds so poorly to major tragedies. “I think ...
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 ...
NC, local officials express grief over Charlotte crew and others killed in DC plane crash
Officials including Gov. Josh Stein and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles mourn the American Eagle flight crew from Charlotte who died ...
'It's like a dream': NC figure skating coaches grapple with emotions following deadly plane crash
On the ice, figure skaters can conquer any challenge. But many of them are still trying to figure out how to overcome this ...