FAA, Trump

Fact check: Trump’s FAA used the same language about hiring people with disabilities he’s now blasting
During his Thursday press conference about the deadly Wednesday collision between a passenger jet and military helicopter near Reagan National Airport, President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested there was a link between the tragedy and diversity hiring policies at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Trump Launched FAA Diversity Program to Hire People With Disabilities
Trump hit out at diversity and inclusion initiatives while discussing Reagan National Airport collision that left as many as 67 dead.
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 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 diversity programs for D.C. plane crash
President Donald Trump said – admittedly without evidence – that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are to blame for the horrific crash. Trump, speaking at a news conference Thursday, began by expressing his condolences to the people who lost their lives,
Disability advocates fear backlash, discrimination after Trump’s FAA comments
Veterans’ groups and advocates for those with disabilities have issued scathing criticisms of the president’s baseless ...
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 ...
How Trump’s Challenge Of FAA’s DEI Efforts Will Impact Airport Retailing
American airports, concessionaires, and the FAA are still reeling from the speed at which DEI initiatives might come to an ...
Trump's Air Force One airplane color change: 5 things to know
In 2019, Donald Trump announced plans to redesign Air Force One with a red, white, and blue color scheme. The Air Force later ...
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 faults DEI hiring in plane crash and falsely describes FAA policies under Obama, Biden
A close look at the FAA’s hiring policies shows President Donald Trump mischaracterized the policies and misled about his ...
Did Donald Trump Freeze Hiring of Air Traffic Controllers? What We Know
Democrats previously hit out at the president's federal hiring freeze for hindering the "number one safety issue" in aviation ...
Start your week smart: Trump tariffs, DC air collision, hostages released, medevac jet crash, FAA system outage
Today is that most sacred of American holidays. A day when people from all walks of life set aside their differences and ...
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 ...
Crash victim family members visit site; transportation chief calls FAA 'antiquated'
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Sunday morning said it's time to update "antiquated" Federal Aviation Administration ...