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 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 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 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 helicopter crash on DEI policies after admitting ‘We do not know what led to this crash’
President Trump spoke about the crash during a press conference where he blamed political opponents and DEI efforts for the collision.
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 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."
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.
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 offered no evidence to support his accusations, striking a partisan note just after calling for national unity and grieving.
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.
President Trump attacks Pete Buttigieg over crash. What he said about the Biden official
President Donald Trump attacks former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg at press conference. Buttigieg responds ...
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 consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives
Trump speculated that Democrats and diversity initiatives could be to blame for the deaths of 67 people in the incident.
Trump says Reagan National Airport crash could have been prevented: 'CLEAR NIGHT'
President Donald Trump addressed the collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk Helicopter near ...
Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly midair collision begins
As the nation reeled from the deadliest American aviation disaster in more than two decades, President Donald Trump on ...
Muntean criticizes Trump’s ‘unhinged’ remarks after deadly jet collision
President Donald Trump, without evidence, blamed President Obama, President Biden, and DEI policies the deadly mid-air ...