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 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.
Trump rails against DEI after DC plane crash, but it doesn't apply to air traffic controllers
Donald Trump claimed, without citing evidence, that DEI initiatives at the FAA were partly to blame for the tragic plane and helicopter collision in D.C.
Pritzker on DC plane crash: Trump 'unfit to lead during moments of crisis'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker expressed condolences for the victims and praised first responders, but also criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the tragedy.
Trump addresses deadly crash between plane and helicopter
President Donald Trump addresses the nation following a fatal collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.
Officials say they won’t ‘speculate’ on cause of D.C. plane crash as Trump blames diversity
Authorities declined to say what may have caused the deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night while the investigation is underway, even as President Trump and his allies sought to politicize the incident by blaming diversity efforts.
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
DC plane crash live updates: American Airlines jet black boxes recovered, source says
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
In aftermath of DC plane crash, Donald Trump criticizes diversity and disability hiring
Trump on Thursday criticized hiring practices of his predecessor that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion.
Trump Blames DEI for Jet-Helicopter Collision in D.C.: What We Know
A passenger jet carrying 64 people and a U.S. Army helicopter plummeted into the Potomac River after colliding in midair. President Trump, without evidence, blamed DEI policies for the incident.
Trump Enrages Activists For Blaming DC Plane Crash On DEI, Disabled People
The president implied that the crash was caused by the FAA's recruitment of people with "severe intellectual disabilities" and "psychiatric problems."
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.
Trump steamrolls every principle of aviation safety in wild news conference
There is a good reason why American commercial airliners have safely flown billions of miles since the last major tragedy.
Trump baselessly blames diversity program for fatal air collision
Rescuers were still pulling bodies from the Potomac River as Trump cast blame on the FAA, the Army, diversity programs and ...
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Dem Rep Doubles Down On Claim Trump Contributed To Fatal Aviation Disaster
Democratic California Rep. Norma Torres is doubling down on holding President Donald Trump responsible for contributing to ...
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Facing first national tragedy in office, Trump offers condolences before launching attacks on DEI
President Donald Trump took the podium at Thursday's White House press briefing to address the deadly plane crash near Reagan ...
Trump questions Army chopper's role in fatal collision for flying in path of American Airlines plane
President Donald Trump questioned the Army helicopter in the fatal crash for flying at the same height at an American ...
Donald Trump blames Biden, Obama as officials recover flight black box: What we know so far about Washington DC plane crash
A jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a US Army helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan ...