Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here's what he said
President Donald Trump began his White House briefing Thursday with a moment of silence and a prayer for victims of Wednesday's crash at Reagan National Airport. But his remarks quickly became a diatribe against diversity hiring and his allegation — so far without evidence — that lowered standards were to blame for the
Trump Blasts Helicopter, Control Tower in DC Plane Crash
A Black Hawk military helicopter and an American Airlines plane collided near an airport in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.
Trump called ‘despicable’: He should be ‘leading, not lying’ about deadly plane crash
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized Trump on Thursday for his reaction to the devastating incident after Trump baselessly blamed the Biden administration’s policies for threatening air safety. Buttigieg called out the president for “lying” about the crash in a post on social media platform X.
Trump rails against DEI after DC plane crash, but it doesn't apply to air traffic controllers
Donald Trump claimed, without citing evidence, that DEI initiatives at the FAA were partly to blame for the tragic plane and helicopter collision in D.C.
‘Reckless and shameful’: Kansas Rep. blasts Trump’s comments on fatal D.C. plane crash
President Trump’s comments assigning blame in last night’s deadly plane crash prior to a thorough investigation, are being slammed as “wrong and irresponsible,” by experts. Retired Lt. Col. Amy McGrath and Kansas Representative Sharice Davids join Joy Reid to discuss this tragedy and President Trump’s “uninformed” response.
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
An American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. All 67 people aboard the ...
Plane Crash Updates: No Survivors in Jet-Helicopter Collision in D.C.
Authorities are investigating a midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a Black Hawk helicopter over ...
No survivors after collision between passenger plane and Army helicopter
Emergency authorities are conducting recovery efforts after an American Airlines regional jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter collided in the Washington, DC, area on Wednesday. Follow for live ...
DC Plane Collision: 67 Likely Dead; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Believes Crash “Absolutely” Preventable – Update
D.C. police confirmed a crash had taken place over the Potomac and that search and rescue operations were taking place in the ...
In aftermath of DC plane crash, Donald Trump criticizes DEI efforts
Trump on Thursday criticized hiring practices of his predecessor that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion.
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 blames air traffic controller, helicopter pilot, and DEI efforts for deadly plane crash
President Donald Trump cast political blame on the previous Democratic administration during a press conference about the ...
Trump suggests FAA diversity hiring responsible for Washington plane crash
The FAA is actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems, and other mental ...
Plane collides with helicopter, crashes into DC river; bodies reportedly recovered
An airplane collided with a helicopter while trying to land at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday ...