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 was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here's what he said
President Donald Trump began his White House briefing Thursday with a moment of silence and a prayer for victims of Wednesday's crash at Reagan National Airport. But his remarks quickly became a diatribe against diversity hiring and his allegation — so far without evidence — that lowered standards were to blame for the
Trump Blames DEI For Deadly DC Plane Collision
President Donald Trump blamed diversity hiring at the Federal Aviation Administration for Wednesday night’s deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C. — days after his new administration banned diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the federal government, including at the FAA.
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.
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.
Advocates call out Trump for linking DEI to deadly plane crash: 'It's offensive.'
Disability and civil rights advocates criticized Trump for implying the plane crash could be connected to government diversity programs.
Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash and points blame at DEI
President Trump delivered remarks Thursday morning in the aftermath of the first major commercial plane crash in the U.S. in more than a decade.
"Only a monster would say this": Experts, legislators slam Trump blaming plane crash on DEI
The president caused an immediate backlash when he suggested a deadly plane crash could have been caused by DEI
In aftermath of DC plane crash, Donald Trump criticizes DEI efforts
Trump on Thursday criticized hiring practices of his predecessor that promoted diversity, equity and inclusion.
Trump Blames DEI for Jet-Helicopter Collision in D.C.: What We Know
A passenger jet carrying 64 people and a U.S. Army helicopter plummeted into the Potomac River after colliding in midair. President Trump, without evidence, blamed DEI policies for the incident.
No black boxes yet recovered in deadly Washington DC plane crash
No clear reason yet for Washington air disaster that killed 67
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.
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 ...
Trump rails against DEI after DC plane crash, but it doesn't apply to air traffic controllers
President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed, without citing evidence, that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for air ...
Trump’s ‘Deeply Stupid’ Plane Crash Presser Floored Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel joked that he’s finally figured out why President Donald Trump responds so poorly to major tragedies. “I think ...
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Trump’s DEI Witch Hunt Reaches a New Low
Verbally blaming Obama, Biden, and diversity programs for a plane crash wasn’t enough: Trump repeated his baseless ...