Fact-checking Trump's claims about diversity schemes and the Washington plane crash
He told a news conference that diversity hiring efforts at the Federal Aviation Administration may have led to safety issues.
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,
Top Republican breaks with Trump: DEI not to blame in plane crash
Air crash investigations can take months, and federal investigators told reporters they would not speculate on the cause.
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 rails against DEI after DC plane crash, but it doesn't apply to air traffic controllers
Donald Trump claimed, without citing evidence, that DEI initiatives at the FAA were partly to blame for the tragic plane and helicopter collision in D.C.
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 orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash
President Donald Trump on Thursday took executive action to address FAA hires and aviation safety after an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in D.C.
Trump casts speculation, unproven claims on DC plane crash as cause remains unknown
While no cause has been determined in the Washington plane crash, President Donald Trump was quick to try to assign blame on Thursday to Democrats, DEI and other factors.
‘He is not well’: Local Dems react to Trump blaming DEI for plane crash
Without evidence, President Trump blamed diversity requirements for the crash. An uproar followed. The post ‘He is not well’: Local Dems react to Trump blaming DEI for plane crash appeared first on Boston.
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 diversity and disability hiring
Trump on Thursday criticized hiring practices of his predecessor that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion.
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 ...
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel are feared dead as a recovery ...
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.
D.C. plane crash live updates as search for victims continues in Potomac River; no survivors expected
Search efforts continue after an American Airlines plane from Wichita, with 64 people on board, collided with an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., and crashed into the Potomac River.
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 says he's been briefed on 'terrible accident' at DC's Reagan National Airport, says 'May God Bless their souls'
Trump says he's been briefed on 'terrible accident' at DC's Reagan National Airport, says 'May God Bless their souls' ...
‘No foundation for a statement like that’: Aviation expert reacts to Trump’s DEI comments
President Trump seemed to blame FAA diversity policies for the deadly crash near Washington, D.C. MSNBC’s Chris Jansing, NBC ...