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 helicopter collided with a passenger jet in D.C.
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.
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, rails against Barack Obama, Pete Buttigieg amid DCA plane-helicopter crash
Trump left more questions than answers in his expletive attacks on Democrats and diversity practices during Thursday's press conference.
Trump Consoles Nation After D.C. Plane Crash by Playing Blame Game
Donald Trump played the blame game at his first news conference since an American Airlines jet collided with a U.S. Army helicopter Wednesday and crashed into the Potomac River. Among those in the president’s crosshairs were Barack Obama,
Trump blames diversity hires under Obama, Biden for lowering air safety standards
“I put safety first. Obama, Biden and the Democrats put policy first,” Mr. Trump said. “They actually came out with a directive: ‘too white.’ And we want the people that are competent.”
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 blames Obama and Biden for tragic plane crash that happened on his watch
President Donald Trump suggested former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden were to blame for a deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C. At a Thursday press conference to address the crash, Trump began by reading articles about how previous administrations had focused on "diversity" at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Trump Blames DEI For Deadly DC Plane Collision
Asked why he singled out DEI as a cause of the crash when an investigation was just getting underway, Trump said: “Because I have common sense, OK? And unfortunately, a lot of people don’t. We want brilliant people doing this.
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 ...
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New Trump memo claims DEI, Obama and Biden 'decisions' linked to fatal aviation disaster
President Donald Trump continued his attacks on his Democratic predecessors and diversity programs late Thursday afternoon, ...
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 ...
Did FAA Reject Air Traffic Controllers Based on Race? What We Know
The federal agency is facing a major class action lawsuit of alleged discriminatory hiring polices during the Obama administration.
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Obama cheered while dining alone at DC restaurant as wild unfounded Jennifer Aniston romance rumors swirl
Former President Barack Obama was cheered by diners when he arrived at a hip Washington, DC, restaurant without his wife, Michelle, this week — as wild, unfounded rumors swirled about a possible ...
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Michelle Obama shares defiant Barack statement amid rumors
Michelle Obama took to social media to share her husband Barack's statement issued in response to the Washington DC plane ...