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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 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 addressing Wednesday night's deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C.
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Trump blames DEI at FAA for plane crash. But he kept that hiring policy in place. | Opinion
At a Thursday press conference, Trump disgraced himself and his administration by using a national tragedy to rant about diversity.
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’s Comments on Crash Bring Attention to His Order Ending FAA DEI Policies
Trump has never provided proof that a single DEI hire “failed to meet established standards,” one expert said.
Trump attacks Biden, Buttigieg, Obama after DC plane crash, says FAA hired unqualified workers: ‘I put safety first’
Trump used a White House briefing about Wednesday night’s deadly collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter over the Potomac River to rail against the Obama and Biden
D.C. Plane Crash Pilot’s Ex-Fiancée Bashes Trump for DEI Theory: ‘Infuriating’
The former fiancée of the American Airlines pilot involved in the deadly, mid-air collision in Washington D.C. last week hit out President Donald Trump for his “insensitive” attempt to blame the crash on diversity policies.
Video: ‘Infuriating’: Former fiancee of Flight 5342 pilot rebukes Trump’s DEI allegations
Former fiancee of Flight 5342 pilot rebukes Trump’s DEI allegations “The politicization of this man's death is entirely inappropriate." One day after the deadliest plane crash in the U.S. in over two decades,
Trump faults DEI hiring in plane crash and falsely describes FAA policies under Obama, Biden
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Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash. Here's what to know.
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
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 ...
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 ...
Trump criticizes FAA diversity efforts after deadly plane crash, even as he says he doesn't know the cause yet
After calling for a moment of silence, Trump spent the bulk of his remarks in the White House briefing room laying out a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bill Maher Torches Trump For DC Crash: 'Maybe Keep The People Who Talk To The Aeroplanes'
The "Real Time" host slammed Trump and Elon Musk for gutting a key aviation safety committee and getting the former FAA head ...