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 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 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 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.
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 deadly midair collision in Washington.
'There are no survivors' President Trump speaks on DC plane crash
Everyone aboard a deadly American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter is believed to be dead.
Disabled pilot reacts to Trump’s comments on deadly crash and hiring of people with disabilities
CNN aviation analyst Miles O’Brien joins CNN’s Erin Burnett after President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested there was a link between the deadly collision of a passenger jet and military helicopter near Reagan National Airport and diversity hiring policies at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly DC plane crash begins
President Donald Trump is questioning the actions of the army helicopter pilot and air traffic controller in Wednesday’s deadly midair collision in Washington
Trump's comments on deadly crash are 'too simplified': Aviation expert
President Trump spoke today on the deadly crash near Washington, D.C. between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter. MSNBC aviation analyst Jeff Guzzetti joins Chris Jansing to react to Trump’s comments and to share his expertise on the matter.
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 collision over the Potomac River. CNN Correspondent Pete Muntean discusses Trump’s response to the tragedy.
Trump Criticizes Diversity Push at FAA in Discussing Crash
President Trump implied diversity push in the Federal Aviation Administration may have played a role in the crash, injecting a partisan note just moments after sounding a moment of unity and grieving.
Everything Trump Has Said About the Fatal Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Crash
Later on, just before 11:30 a.m., the President delivered remarks about the crash to press in the White House briefing room.
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
D.C. plane crash live updates: Families mourn 67 victims after American Airlines jet and helicopter collide
Latest news and live updates after an American Airline jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River.
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 ...
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 ...
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.