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Trump blames FAA 'diversity hires' for Washington air collision that killed 67


Published on 2025-01-31 06:00:40 - MSN
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  • An American Airlines flight from Wichita in Kansas was landing at Washington Reagan National Airport when it collided with a military helicopter, crashing into the Potomac river in the worst US aviation disaster in more than 20 years.

The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's comments on a recent air collision in Washington, D.C., which resulted in 67 fatalities. Trump, speaking at a rally, attributed the incident to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) focus on diversity initiatives rather than on safety and operational efficiency. He criticized the Biden administration's policies, suggesting that the emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has led to a decline in the competence of air traffic controllers and other aviation personnel. Trump's remarks have sparked a debate about the balance between diversity initiatives and maintaining high safety standards in critical sectors like aviation. Critics argue that his comments oversimplify complex issues and potentially stoke division, while supporters believe he is highlighting a legitimate concern about prioritizing political agendas over public safety.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/trump-blames-faa-diversity-initiatives-for-washington-dc-air-collision-that-killed-67/ar-AA1y9L8o ]
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