FAA, Trump

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 blames ‘obsolete’ US air traffic control system for deadly plane and chopper crash near DC
The President says the crash wouldn’t have happened if the air traffic control computer system was newer, and he plans to replace it.
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 omits role in FAA hiring while blaming diversity for plane crash
As rescue crews pulled bodies out of the Potomac River, and before officials could investigate what went wrong, President Donald Trump blamed a January 29, 2025 plane crash in Washington on diversity initiatives he said his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Joe Biden promoted at the expense of air safety.
Trump blames DEI for weakening FAA in aftermath of Reagan National plane crash
President Trump on Thursday appeared to blame diversity initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for weakening safety following a deadly midair collision near Reagan National
Trump blames ‘obsolete’ U.S. air traffic control system for the plane-chopper collision near D.C.
President Trump says he thinks a more modern air traffic control computer system could have prevented last week’s deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter.
More Americans Blame Trump Than DEI for D.C. Plane Crash
More Americans blame Donald Trump than DEI for the Washington, D.C. plane crash that killed 67 people, according to a survey. This is despite the president’s attempts to push the narrative that Democrat-instituted government diversity,
Trump calls US plane crash that killed 67 'amazing', blames air traffic technology
President Donald Trump compared last week's fatal plane-helicopter collision near Washington to a golf driving range, calling it "amazing." He criticised outdated air traffic control systems and shifting blame from diversity hiring to obsolete technology.
Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role
President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash ...
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash. Here's what to know.
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
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 ...
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." ...
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 ...
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Trump faults DEI hiring in plane crash and falsely describes FAA policies under Obama, Biden
A close look at the FAA’s hiring policies under Obama, Biden and Trump shows that Trump mischaracterized the policies and misled about his actions and the actions of his White House predecessors. He ...
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 ...