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 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" and "psychiatric problems."
67 dead: Watch highlights from DC plane crash press conferences, Trump briefing
Watch highlights from the deadly American Airlines and Blackhawk plane crash including news conferences, Trump briefing
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.
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 Response to Plane Crash: Blame Obama, Biden, and DEI
But within minutes, the “presidential” mirage dissolved. Trump unleashed an unusually appallingly rant, blaming the crash on Barack Obama, Joe Biden, former Transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, DEI and people with disabilities.
Trump Blames DEI When Discussing Crash
President Trump blamed diversity, equity and inclusion programs and the last two Democratic presidents for the crash—without citing evidence to support his assertions. “Brilliant people have to be in those positions,
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.
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 deadly midair collision in Washington.
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 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 ...