Jimmy Kimmel on Trump blaming DEI for the plane crash tragedy: ‘He’s a deeply stupid man'
President Trump’s baseless claim that the midair collision of an Army helicopter and a jetliner was the result of diversity hiring was lambasted by late-night hosts Thursday.
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 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'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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 says Blackhawk helicopter in DC crash was flying too high
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the military helicopter involved in the crash in Washington, D.C., was flying too high at the time of the accident that killed 67 people. "The Blackhawk helicopter was flying too high,
Lawrence O'Donnell Spots 'Profoundly Ignorant' Way Trump Made History After D.C. Plane Crash
The MSNBC host reflected on an "American hero" during a previous crash whom he called the "worst thing you can be in Donald ...
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.
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 ...
Senior FBI officials told to resign, retire or be fired; More on Trump's criticism of DEI for crash
CBS News has learned senior officials at the FBI are being told to resign or be fired. CBS News White House reporter Aaron ...
‘Next-level terrible’: Two Trumps on display in wake of Potomac plane crash
Trump started his briefing with a moment of silence to commemorate the lost lives before his remarks became a blame game.
Pete Buttigieg Responds to Trump Plane Crash Remarks: 'Despicable'
"Despicable. As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying. We put safety first, drove down close calls, grew Air Traffic Control, and had zero commercial airline crash fatalities out of ...
DC plane crash live updates: Latest on victims, NTSB investigation into cause of crash
While authorities focus on the cause of the US's deadliest aviation disaster since 2001, families are mourning their loved ...
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 ...