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."
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,
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 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.
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 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 Blames DEI for Plane Crash That Killed 67 in Ridiculous Press Conference
Trump provided no evidence and said it was "common sense" the crash was caused by diversity in hiring.
Trump Blames DEI, Democrats for Deadly Plane Crash
The president offers no evidence to support the accusations in tragic collision.
Trump doubles down on claim that DEI could be to blame for plane crash without evidence
NBC White House correspondent Vaughn Hillyard joins Nicolle to discuss President Trump's response in the wake of the plane crash in D.C. despite not providing any evidence to back that up.
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.
Trump attacks DEI policies after DC plane crash, says FAA employees must be held to 'highest standards'
President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's DEI standards at a press conference addressing Wednesday ...
Researching Trump’s statements about DEI, past administrations after DC crash | In context
The USA Fact Check Team digs into comments made about the FAA and diversity efforts in the wake of the DC plane crash.
D.C. Plane Crash Live Updates: Trump Criticizes FAA’s DEI Hiring Policies And Suggests, Without Evidence, They Could Be To Blame
The collision involved a Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet operated by PSA Airlines and a military Black Hawk helicopter.
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Trump’s DEI Witch Hunt Reaches a New Low
Verbally blaming Obama, Biden, and diversity programs for a plane crash wasn’t enough: Trump repeated his baseless ...
Republican Lawmakers Caution Against Tying Crash to DEI Programs
Some Republican lawmakers urged caution in the aftermath of President Trump's comments tying the plane crash to so-called DEI ...
Trump says cause of Washington DC air crash that left 67 dead is unknown
President Donald Trump says the cause of last night's Washington DC crash between a plane and a military helicopter is still ...