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.
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.
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 Misleads on D.E.I. Policies in Blaming Biden for Plane Crash
There is no evidence that diversity efforts played a role in the crash, and his statements disregarded his own administration’s hiring policies.
Trump says a cause for the DC plane crash hasn’t been determined yet
President Donald Trump said the cause for the crash involving an American Airlines plane and military aircraft has yet to be determined Thursday during a White House press conference.
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U.S. Figure skating says member aboard crashed DCA plane
U.S. Figure Skating released a statement confirming some of their members were among the 64 people aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter Wednesday night.
What we know about the plane and military helicopter crash in D.C.
An American Airlines plane carrying 60 passengers collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington. Bodies have been pulled from the water.
Trump Blames DEI For Deadly DC Plane Collision
Asked why he singled out DEI as a cause of the crash when an investigation was just getting underway, Trump said: “Because I have common sense, OK? And unfortunately, a lot of people don’t. We want brilliant people doing this.
Lawrence O'Donnell Spots 'Profoundly Ignorant' Way Trump Made History After D.C. Plane Crash
The MSNBC host reflected on an "American hero" during a previous crash whom he called the "worst thing you can be in Donald ...
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.
What we know after American Airlines plane crashes with Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Sixty passengers and four crew members from the plane and three Black Hawk helicopter personnel are feared dead as a recovery ...
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 ...
Timeline of Donald Trump's Impact on FAA Prior to D.C. Plane Crash
A midair collision near D.C. has raised concerns over FAA staffing, prompting scrutiny of air traffic control and aviation ...
D.C. Plane Crash Raises Questions About Trump Aviation Personnel Changes
The plane crash at DCA raised questions about recent leadership changes within the federal agencies charged with regulating ...
Trump orders assessment of aviation safety, names acting FAA administrator after deadly DC plane crash
President Donald Trump on Thursday took executive action to address FAA hires and aviation safety after an Army Black Hawk ...
Senior FBI officials told to resign, retire or be fired; More on Trump's criticism of DEI for crash
CBS News has learned senior officials at the FBI are being told to resign or be fired. CBS News White House reporter Aaron ...