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.
D.C. Plane Crash Raises Questions About Trump Aviation Personnel Changes
The plane crash at DCA raised questions about recent leadership changes within the federal agencies charged with regulating air travel.
‘He is not well’: Local Dems react to Trump blaming DEI for plane crash
Sixty-seven people died Wednesday night when an Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet collided over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Among them were two teenage ice skaters, their mothers, and two coaches from The Skating Club of Boston.
‘I put my head in my hands’: Muntean reacts to Trump’s remarks after plane collision
President Donald Trump, without evidence, blamed President Obama, President Biden, and DEI policies the deadly mid-air collision over the Potomac River. CNN Correspondent Pete Muntean discusses Trump’s response to the tragedy.
‘No foundation for a statement like that’: Aviation expert reacts to Trump’s DEI comments
President Trump seemed to blame FAA diversity policies for the deadly crash near Washington, D.C. MSNBC’s Chris Jansing, NBC News correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, NBC News aviation analyst John Cox and Flying Magazine senior contributor Les Abend join Ana Cabrera to discuss the latest.
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 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.
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel are feared dead as a recovery ...
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 ...
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 ...
Trump names acting FAA administrator after fatal collision
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had appointed a former senior aviation official as the acting head of the ...
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 ...
Elon Musk Backs Trump's FAA Changes, Calls Biden-Era Hiring 'Insane'
On Wednesday, a plane with 60 passengers and four crew members onboard had a midair collision with a Black Hawk Army helicopter.
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 2nd term live updates: Trump takes executive action on aviation after crash
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.