Trump Orders Review of FAA Hiring Decisions During Biden Admin
Trump blamed recent Democratic administrations and DEI, ordering top transit and aviation officials to review hiring decisions made during Biden's years.
Trump Blames DEI And Biden After Fatal DC Plane Crash—But FAA’s Diversity Hiring Policies Existed For Years
Trump offered no evidence that diversity hiring practices contributed to the fatal plane and helicopter collision.
Researching Trump’s statements about DEI, past administrations after DC crash | In context
The USA Fact Check Team digs into comments made about the FAA and diversity efforts in the wake of the DC plane crash.
Are air traffic controllers DEI hires? What Trump said about DC plane crash
The FAA has said that all controllers have to meet tough testing and training standards and go through a lengthy certification process.
Trump reviews and rolls back Obama-Biden policies after US plane crash
United States President Donald Trump on Thursday oscillated between consoling the nation and attacking his political opponents following the collision of a commercial airplane with a helicopter, blaming the incident on diversity policies by the administrations of former presidents Barack Obama (2009-2017) and Joe Biden (2021-2025).
Donald Trump Blames Obama, Biden, DEI for DC Plane Crash
It was Trump's first press conference after a plane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an Army helicopter.
Felon Trump Blames Obama, Biden & DEI for DC Plane Crash On His Watch, Social Media Goes Off
Convicted felon Donald Trump blamed Barack Obama, Joe Biden and even DEI for the plane crash near Washington, DC.
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 spins deadly Potomac airplane crash to push anti-DEI message
During a White House briefing with reporters Thursday, President Donald Trump said weak DEI hiring policies in the FAA during the presidencies of Barack Obama and Joe Biden likely led to Wednesday fatal crash over the Potomac.
New Trump memo claims DEI, Obama and Biden 'decisions' linked to fatal aviation disaster
President Donald Trump continued his attacks on his Democratic predecessors and diversity programs late Thursday afternoon, signing a presidential memo that linked “decisions” made by Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s administrations,
Trump appoints new FAA administrator after vacancy during deadly plane crash
President Trump appointed Christopher Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, as acting administrator of the agency.
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 ...
Trump launched air controller diversity program that he now decries
At a news conference, Trump read a list of conditions he called disqualifying, but his administration started such hiring in ...
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Trump names acting FAA head after fatal air collision
WASHINGTON — Following a devastating midair collision between a commercial airplane and military helicopter that killed 67 ...