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 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.
Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly plane crash begins
President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed his predecessors and Democratic diversity measures and suggested that the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity efforts had made air travel less safe.
Trump addresses deadly crash between plane and helicopter
President Donald Trump addresses the nation following a fatal collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.
Trump blames Biden, DEI hiring in press conference on deadly DC plane crash
President Donald Trump called a plane crash that has left 67 people presumed dead an "hour of anguish" but later claimed diversity, equity and inclusion hiring policies could be responsible.
Trump attacks Biden, Buttigieg, Obama after DC plane crash, says FAA hired unqualified workers: ‘I put safety first’
Trump used a White House briefing about Wednesday night’s deadly collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter over the Potomac River to rail against the Obama and Biden
Trump Responds to Fatal Passenger Jet, Army Helicopter Crash
There were 64 people on board the jet, and three military personnel on the helicopter. Recovery operations are underway at the Potomac River, over which the crash occurred. This i
Donald Trump Blames Obama, Biden, DEI for DC Plane Crash
It was Trump's first press conference after a plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter.
Former NTSB crash investigator: Trump's comments compromise flight investigation
"When you have statements in the press, very forceful, coming from the highest authority in the United States, people may be ...
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump takes executive action on aviation after crash
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
Trump baselessly blames diversity program for fatal air collision
Rescuers were still pulling bodies from the Potomac River as Trump cast blame on the FAA, the Army, diversity programs and ...
Trump steamrolls every principle of aviation safety in wild news conference
There is a good reason why American commercial airliners have safely flown billions of miles since the last major tragedy.
'NOT GOOD!': Trump brings unusual approach to plane crash in first big crisis of his presidency
Two weeks into his presidency, Trump faced a major crisis with the plane crash near DCA. He brought his unconventional style ...
President Donald Trump criticizes FAA hiring policies after deadly mid-air collision
While Trump said it's unclear who is at fault, he blamed diversity, equity and inclusion policies in FAA hiring practices.
NTSB to ‘leave no stone unturned’ in investigation of DC air crash
National Transportation Safety Board to investigate a midair collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines ...
Trump questions Army chopper's role in fatal collision for flying in path of American Airlines plane
President Donald Trump questioned the Army helicopter in the fatal crash for flying at the same height at an American ...