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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 near Reagan National Airport, President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested there was a link between the tragedy and diversity hiring policies at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Disability advocates fear backlash, discrimination after Trump’s FAA comments
Veterans’ groups and advocates for those with disabilities have issued scathing criticisms of the president’s baseless comments about the reasons behind the fatal plane crash last week.
Trump Launched FAA Diversity Program to Hire People With Disabilities
Trump hit out at diversity and inclusion initiatives while discussing Reagan National Airport collision that left as many as 67 dead.
Trump omits role in FAA hiring while blaming diversity for plane crash
As rescue crews pulled bodies out of the Potomac River, and before officials could investigate what went wrong, President Donald Trump blamed a January 29, 2025 plane crash in Washington on diversity initiatives he said his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Joe Biden promoted at the expense of air safety.
Trump blames diversity programs for D.C. plane crash
President Donald Trump said – admittedly without evidence – that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are to blame for the horrific crash. Trump, speaking at a news conference Thursday, began by expressing his condolences to the people who lost their lives,
Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role
President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash ...
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 ...
How Trump’s Challenge Of FAA’s DEI Efforts Will Impact Airport Retailing
American airports, concessionaires, and the FAA are still reeling from the speed at which DEI initiatives might come to an ...
Start your week smart: Trump tariffs, DC air collision, hostages released, medevac jet crash, FAA system outage
Today is that most sacred of American holidays. A day when people from all walks of life set aside their differences and ...
Trump names acting FAA administrator after fatal collision
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said that he had appointed a former senior aviation official as the acting head of ...
Elon Musk Backs Trump's FAA Changes, Calls Biden-Era Hiring 'Insane'
On Wednesday, a plane with 60 passengers and four crew members onboard had a midair collision with a Black Hawk Army ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump takes executive action on aviation after crash
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
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.