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.
Did Donald Trump’s firing of aviation officials make the DC crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say
BREAKING NEWS: A passenger jet collided midair with a black hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River in a mass casualty event in Washington DC. Just last week, Trump FIRED the heads of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Coast Guard, and… pic.twitter.com/211yDQ0I9l
Trump says authorities have "strong opinions" on causes of Washington plane crash
President Donald Trump on Thursday said U.S. authorities have "strong opinions" on what caused the deadly collision between an American Airlines regional passenger plane and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
In aftermath of DC plane crash, Donald Trump criticizes DEI efforts
Trump on Thursday criticized hiring practices of his predecessor that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion.
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.
What to know about Trump's comments about DEI after plane crash
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,
Advocates call out Trump for linking DEI to deadly plane crash: 'It's offensive.'
Disability and civil rights advocates criticized Trump for implying the plane crash could be connected to government diversity programs.
Backlash came swiftly after Trump blamed DC plane crash on DEI
As the nation reeled from the deadliest American aviation disaster in more than two decades, President Donald Trump on Thursday baselessly blamed diversity initiatives for undermining air safety.
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. Lawmakers found no shortage of words to describe Trump’s reaction,
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 On If He'll Visit Site Of Deadly Aviation Collision: 'You Want Me To Go Swimming?'
"What's the site? The water?" Donald Trump said when asked about the crash in the Washington area that left 67 people dead.
President Trump expresses condolences for DC plane crash then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives
President Donald Trump is questioning the actions of the army helicopter pilot and air traffic controller in Wednesday's ...
Donald Trump talks so much that even his White House stenographers are struggling to keep up
WASHINGTON — The White House stenographers have a problem. Donald Trump is talking so much, the people responsible for ...
Donald Trump slams CNN anchor for query on Washington plane crash: ‘Not a very smart question'
A passenger jet collided with an Army helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, DC. All 67 ...
Trump suggests FAA diversity hiring responsible for Washington plane crash
The FAA is actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems, and other mental ...
Explainer-What is DEI, a practice Trump is trying to dismantle?
Since taking office on Jan. 20, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a series of executive orders aimed at dismantling ...
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WATCH LIVE: Trump holds news briefing on deadly plane collision over Washington
An American Airlines jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., prompting a ...
Donald Trump talks so much that White House stenographers and everyone else is struggling to keep up
Trump is speaking publicly so much that he is overwhelming his opponents and leaving them struggling to get a word in ...
Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings
President Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees have flooded the zone Thursday in back-to-back-to-back confirmation ...