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'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 opportunity to attack diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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.
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 Acknowledges He Doesn't Have Evidence DEI Caused D.C. Plane Crash
President Donald Trump acknowledged on Thursday that he doesn't have evidence that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration were responsible for a fatal plane crash in Washington,
Trump Blames DEI, Democrats for Deadly Plane Crash
The president offers no evidence to support the accusations in tragic collision.
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.
Backlash came swiftly after Trump blamed DC plane crash on DEI
As the nation reeled from the deadliest American aviation disaster in more than two decades, President Donald Trump on Thursday baselessly blamed diversity initiatives for undermining air safety.
Trump Blames DEI When Discussing Crash
President Trump blamed diversity, equity and inclusion programs and the last two Democratic presidents for the crash—without citing evidence to support his assertions. “Brilliant people have to be in those positions,
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.
Playbook PM: Trump lashes out in DCA crash presser
The nation is still reeling from the shocking air collision over the Potomac last night that saw a passenger jet with 64 people aboard and a three-man Army helicopter crash into each other, plunging both into the icy waters below.
Trump has tense exchange with CNN reporter over blaming DEI policies in plane crash
President Donald Trump got into a tense conversation with CNN host Kaitlan Collins after she objected to his theory that DEI ...
DC plane crash live updates: Trump goes on the offensive against DEI at briefing
An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Washington National ...
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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 ...
Pete Buttigieg Responds to Trump Plane Crash Remarks: 'Despicable'
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded to President Donald Trump calling him a "disaster" during a press conference about the Washington, D.C., plane crash. "Despicable. As families ...