Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here’s what he said
President Donald Trump began his White House briefing with a moment of silence and a prayer for the victims of Wednesday’s crash at Reagan National Airport.
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.
Trump jumps right to the blame game over DC midair collision that left dozens dead
In the first national tragedy of his second term in the White House, President Donald Trump wasted no time Thursday baselessly blaming Democrats and diversity initiatives in the federal government for the midair collision that killed 67 people over the Potomac River.
Trump asserts Democrats' DEI policies may have contributed to crash
President Trump said, without providing evidence, that diversity, equity and inclusion policies at the FAA might have contributed to the collision of a regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
Trump Doubles Down on DEI Claims Following Midair Collision in DC
Speaking from the Oval Office, President Trump signed a memorandum calling for an assessment of aviation safety and elevating “competence” over “DEI.”
Trump doubles down on claim that DEI could be to blame for plane crash without evidence
NBC White House correspondent Vaughn Hillyard joins Nicolle to discuss President Trump's response in the wake of the plane crash in D.C. despite not providing any evidence to back that up.
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Trump arrives in DC ahead of inauguration
President-elect Trump arrived in D.C. ahead of his inauguration.
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Did Donald Trump’s firing of aviation officials make the DC crash likelier? Doubtful, experts say
President Donald Trump’s critics on social media pointed to some of Trump’s policies as contributors to a midair crash ...
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 ...