Trump Blames DEI And Biden After Fatal DC Plane Crash—But FAA’s Diversity Hiring Policies Existed For Years
Trump offered no evidence that diversity hiring practices contributed to the fatal plane and helicopter collision.
Researching Trump’s statements about DEI, past administrations after DC crash | In context
The USA Fact Check Team digs into comments made about the FAA and diversity efforts in the wake of the DC plane crash.
Felon Trump Blames Obama, Biden & DEI for DC Plane Crash On His Watch, Social Media Goes Off
Convicted felon Donald Trump blamed Barack Obama, Joe Biden and even DEI for the plane crash near Washington, DC.
Donald Trump Blames Obama, Biden, DEI for DC Plane Crash
It was Trump's first press conference after a plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter.
Trump blames DEI hires, altitude in fatal DCA plane crash
President Donald Trump spread unfounded claims that the midair collision that killed 67 on Wednesday night — which is in the very early stages of investigation — was the result of diversity, equity and inclusion policies that had been in place since 2013.
Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here’s what he said
Trump variously pointed the finger at the helicopter’s pilot, air traffic control, his predecessor, Joe Biden, and other Democrats including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whom he
Trump slams diversity efforts, says FAA hiring has hurt air safety in remarks on fatal plane crash
President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed his predecessors and Democratic diversity measures and suggested that the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity efforts had made air travel less safe.
Trump blames Biden, DEI for D.C. plane crash
President Donald Trump on Jan. 30 claimed without evidence that former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden undermined aviation safety standards in office due to supporting diversity equity and inclusion efforts.
Trump scrambles to blame Obama, Biden, diversity policies for deadly plane crash
He is out there blaming his predecessor, blaming women, blaming people of color—blaming anyone but himself,” says Chris Hayes on Trump’s response to the deadly plane crash on the Potomac River.
Trump blames DEI initiatives and Democrats for deadly D.C. plane crash
Trump acknowledged that it was too soon to draw conclusions as he encouraged the nation to pray for the victims. But he moved nonetheless to assign blame.
Trump Orders Review of FAA Hiring Decisions During Biden Admin
Trump blamed recent Democratic administrations and DEI, ordering top transit and aviation officials to review hiring ...
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 ...
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Trump names acting FAA head after fatal air collision
WASHINGTON — Following a devastating midair collision between a commercial airplane and military helicopter that killed 67 ...
Are air traffic controllers DEI hires? What Trump said about DC plane crash
The FAA has said that all controllers have to meet tough testing and training standards and go through a lengthy certification process.
Trump spins deadly Potomac airplane crash to push anti-DEI message
During a White House briefing with reporters Thursday, President Donald Trump said weak DEI hiring policies in the FAA during ...