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 speaks says D.C. plane crash “an hour of anguish for our nation”
President Trump spoke in the White House press briefing room Thursday morning in the aftermath of the deadly plane crash in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
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.
Trump Blames DEI, Democrats for Deadly Plane Crash
The president offered no evidence to support his accusations, striking a partisan note just after calling for national unity and grieving.
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.” Photo: Bonnie Cash/Pool/Shutterstock
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. Lawmakers found no shortage of words to describe Trump’s reaction,
Trump Blames DEI for Jet-Helicopter Collision in D.C.: What We Know
A passenger jet carrying 64 people and a U.S. Army helicopter plummeted into the Potomac River after colliding in midair. President Trump, without evidence, blamed DEI policies for the incident.
Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role
President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash ...
Trump Executive Orders Update: K-12 Schools Teaching 'Gender' Could Lose Funding
In a related executive order signed this week, Trump directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to increase capacity ...
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Tariffs on Mexico, Canada will start Feb. 1, WH says
Trump was asked by reporters if oil would be included in his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico that are set to begin on Saturday. The president indicated that tariffs on oil are still on the table and ...
Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics, attacks diversity initiatives in FAA hiring
Trump acknowledged it was too soon to draw conclusions but nonetheless moved to assign blame. Trump said he had no evidence ...
Who is Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary making her lectern debut?
Karoline Leavitt is the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary and was Donald Trump’s national press ...
Karoline Leavitt makes history as youngest person to serve as White House press secretary
At 27 years old, Karoline Leavitt is making history, as she is the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary.
Karoline Leavitt, youngest White House press secretary, makes briefing room debut
When Leavitt, 27, walks out into the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room on Tuesday, she'll be the youngest press secretary to ...
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Meet Trump's new press secretary, Karoline Leavitt
She made her debut in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room Tuesday ... as many Americans as possible," she added. President Donald Trump appointed her as a spokeswoman during his latest ...
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Midair collision near D.C. kills 67 people in the deadliest U.S. air disaster in almost a quarter century
Air crash investigations can take months, and federal investigators told reporters they would not speculate on what caused ...