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 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 receives backlash over suggesting DEI played role in plane crash
The question, as Trump signed a new memo, blaming Biden and Obama-era efforts to improve diversity for problems with the FAA.
Captain Sully 'Disgusted' by Trump's Remarks on DC Plane Crash
Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, known for the "Miracle on the Hudson," has said he was "disgusted" by President Donald Trump blaming diversity, equity and inclusion efforts for Wednesday's plane crash in Washington,
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 Blames DEI, Democrats for Deadly Plane Crash
The president offers no evidence to support the accusations in tragic collision.
Is There Anything Trump Won’t Blame on DEI?
The president is promising a return to meritocracy—while staffing his government with underqualified loyalists.
‘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.
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.
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 rails against DEI at press conference on cause of fatal DC plane crash
Sixty-seven people are presumed to be dead after a regional jet and a Black Hawk Army helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River.
DEI blame game: Donald Trump’s latest accusation shows how much the term has been weaponized
During a press conference, the President said goals put in place by former administrations were to blame the reason for the ...
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.
Fox News Host Slams Trump's 'Campaign Rally' Moment After Deadly DC Plane Crash
Jessica Tarlov knocked the president for leaning on "one message" during his press briefing on the deadly midair collision.