'To set highest bar for aviation safety': Ten things Trump said after Washington DC plane crash
Friday, 31 January 2025 () President Trump has assured the highest aviation safety standards after a plane crash in Washington DC that killed 67 people. He blamed diversity efforts and criticized policies under Presidents Obama and Biden for lowering standards for air traffic controllers, while commending steps taken by his administration.
A mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342, inbound from Wichita, Kansas, and a Black Hawk helicopter occurred near Reagan National Airport Wednesday evening. The crash led both aircraft into the Potomac River. The plane had 60 passengers and four crew members on board. Rescue...
No survivors expected after commercial plane collides with military helicopter mid-air in Washington, D.C. The crash occurred in the late hours of Wednesday night just outside of Reagan Washington..
Donald Trump says diversity, equity and inclusion hiring "could have been" to blame for the crash that killed 67 people over Washington, D.C. Wednesday ... and, he's placing the blame squarely on..