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 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 crash.
Is There Anything Trump Won’t Blame on DEI?
The president is promising a return to meritocracy—while staffing his government with underqualified loyalists.
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 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 addressing Wednesday night's deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C.
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.
Trump Blames DEI, Democrats for Deadly Plane Crash
The president offers no evidence to support the accusations in tragic collision.
Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash and points blame at DEI
President Trump delivered remarks Thursday morning in the aftermath of the first major commercial plane crash in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Advocates call out Trump for linking DEI to deadly plane crash: 'It's offensive.'
Disability and civil rights advocates criticized Trump for implying the plane crash could be connected to government diversity programs.
Trump rails against DEI at press conference on cause of fatal DC plane crash
Sixty-seven people are presumed to be dead after a regional jet and a Black Hawk Army helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River.
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump takes executive action on aviation after crash
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Jimmy Kimmel on Trump blaming DEI for the plane crash tragedy: ‘He’s a deeply stupid man'
President Trump’s baseless claim that the midair collision of an Army helicopter and a jetliner was the result of diversity ...
Fox News Host Slams Trump's 'Campaign Rally' Moment After Deadly DC Plane Crash
Jessica Tarlov knocked the president for leaning on "one message" during his press briefing on the deadly midair collision.