What Caused the Crash Into the Potomac? For Trump, It Was Diversity.
In a briefing that recalled his most extreme first term remarks, President Trump said without any evidence that diversity initiatives caused the midair collision.
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 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.
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 Misleads on D.E.I. Policies in Blaming Biden for Plane Crash
There is no evidence that diversity efforts played a role in the crash, and his statements disregarded his own administration’s hiring policies.
Trump attacks DEI policies after DC plane crash, says FAA employees must be held to 'highest standards'
President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference addressing Wednesday night's deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.
Trump Acknowledges He Doesn't Have Evidence DEI Caused D.C. Plane Crash
President Donald Trump acknowledged on Thursday that he doesn't have evidence that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration were responsible for a fatal plane crash in Washington, D.C.
Trump says a cause for the DC plane crash hasn’t been determined yet
President Donald Trump said the cause for the crash involving an American Airlines plane and military aircraft has yet to be determined Thursday during a White House press conference.
Trump has tense exchange with CNN reporter over blaming DEI policies in plane crash
President Donald Trump got into a tense conversation with CNN host Kaitlan Collins after she objected to his theory that DEI played a role in the D.C. plane crash.
Trump blames diversity policies for US air crash
Investigators say they will be looking at facts
Trump Enrages Activists For Blaming DC Plane Crash On DEI, Disabled People
The president implied that the crash was caused by the FAA's recruitment of people with "severe intellectual disabilities" ...
D.C. plane crash live updates: Families mourn 67 victims after American Airlines jet and helicopter collide
Latest news and live updates after an American Airline jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.
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 ...
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 ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump takes executive action on aviation after crash
It came hours after he announced he was immediately appointing Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year veteran of the agency, in the ...
Trump questions Army chopper's role in fatal collision for flying in path of American Airlines plane
You had a pilot problem from the standpoint of the helicopter because it was, it was a very clear night." Trump ...
Trump says cause of Washington DC air crash that left 67 dead is unknown
President Donald Trump says the cause of last night's Washington DC crash between a plane and a military helicopter is still ...
Trump Today: Trump to hold briefing on plane tragedy; FBI and intelligence director nominees face Senate hearings
President Donald Trump will make remarks Thursday morning on the collision of an American Airlines flight and Army helicopter believed to have killed all 64 people aboard the plane and three ...