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.
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.
In aftermath of DC plane crash, Donald Trump criticizes DEI efforts
He said he increased hiring standards when he took over from former President Barack Obama. "Only the highest aptitude, the highest intellect, and psychologically superior people were allowed to qualify for air traffic controllers,
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."
Lawrence: Every president but Trump always began with sympathy after a plane crash
MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains that for the first time in presidential history, instead of offering sympathy, Donald Trump tried to assign blame for an accidental plane crash “based entirely on his own profoundly ignorant,
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
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 criticizes FAA diversity efforts after deadly plane crash, even as he says he doesn't know the cause yet
Trump said he didn't know what caused the crash but "we have some very strong opinions and ideas."
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.
Donald Trump blames Democrats and DEI for fatal Washington mid-air collision
Donald Trump blamed Democrats and diversity, equity and inclusion policies for a collision between a commercial jet and military helicopter that killed 67 people just outside of Washington. Without citing evidence,
Trump rails against DEI after deadly D.C. plane crash
Following the deadly midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter, President Donald Trump put the blame on Federal Aviation Administration's diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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 ...
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 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 ...
Black boxes recovered in deadly Washington DC plane crash
The flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, known as the black boxes, may offer clues about what went wrong before ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump takes executive action on aviation after crash
President Donald Trump's rapid reshaping of the federal government continues with executive orders and action from his acting ...
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: Crash near National Airport ‘looks like it should have been prevented’
President Trump weighed in on the Wednesday evening crash between an American Airlines plane and military helicopter in Washington, claiming it “should have been prevented.” “The airplane was on a ...
DC plane crash live updates: Dive teams ending operations, sources say
PMSecretary Noem tweets photo of helicopter in Potomac RiverSecretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem posted photos of the ...