Trump Admits No Evidence DEI Caused D.C. Plane Crash

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• American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter
• Trump blamed diversity initiatives at the FAA for the fatal crash
• Trump admitted he doesn't have evidence that DEI initiatives caused the crash

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The aftermath of the fatal plane crash in Washington, D.C.

• American Airlines confirmed that there were 60 passengers and four crew members on board the aircraft, and the military helicopter was carrying three soldiers on board.
• The search and rescue mission has moved to a recovery effort as the precise number of casualties is immediately unknown, but it is believed there are no survivors.
• Politicians and officials have been discussing the possible causes of the crash, with some questioning the role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Newsweek

Trump and Burchett speculate on diversity initiatives as possible cause of fatal midair collision

• Trump suggests that diversity-related hiring practices and Biden's policies may have contributed to the crash
• Trump also criticizes former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, blaming him for the FAA's oversight of the incident
• Buttigieg fires back, calling Trump's comments "despicable" and urging him to show leadership in preventing future incidents

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Newsweek

Trump administration's stance on DEI policies questioned after fatal midair collision

• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the need for the "best and brightest" in roles involving passenger safety, suggesting that DEI policies may have compromised safety standards.
• Senator Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump for speculating on the cause of the crash and using it as an opportunity to attack DEI initiatives.
• Republican Congressman Tim Burchett cautioned against jumping to conclusions about the role of DEI theories in the crash, urging a more measured approach to the investigation.

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Newsweek

Criticism against Trump's blame on DEI initiatives for fatal plane crash

• The American Association of People with Disabilities condemned Trump's remarks, stating that FAA employees with disabilities and DEI hiring were not responsible for the crash.
• The Obama administration implemented a biographical questionnaire to encourage diversity in FAA recruitment, while the Biden administration seeks to hire disabled individuals to impact essential life-saving duties.
• Mia Ives-Rublee from the Center for American Progress Action Fund accused Trump of deflecting blame onto disabled employees and those hired under DEI programs.

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