Trump Links Fatal Air Crash to DEI Policies, Appoints New FAA Head Amid Controversy
Trump Links Fatal Air Crash to DEI Policies, Appoints New FAA Head Amid Controversy President Donald Trump on Thursday, January 30, 2025, controversially attributed a recent mid-air collision in Washington to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The President made these claims in the wake of a tragic incident where an American Airlines passenger jet collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport. Addressing reporters from the White House…