It hasn’t even been 24 hours since a passenger aircraft collided with a navy helicopter in Washington, D.C., and President Donald J. Trump is already pointing fingers.
At Round 9 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 29) night time, an U.S. military helicopter collided with an American Airways aircraft carrying 64 folks, in response to CBS Information. Footage of the crash reveals the Black Hawk helicopter flying straight into the aircraft, however the actual reason behind the crash continues to be being investigated.
However don’t fret! It looks as if the president is aware of the actual reason behind the crash. Throughout a press convention, he flat out blamed DEI (variety, fairness, and inclusion) and the Biden Administration for the catastrophe. “We have no idea what led to this crash, however we’ve got some very robust opinions and concepts, and I believe we’ll most likely state these opinions now,” the president started.
“The FAA is actively recruiting employees that suffer extreme mental disabilities, psychiatric issues, and different psychological and bodily circumstances beneath a variety and inclusion hiring initiative,” he stated. And due to it, Trump claimed DEI triggered a reducing of requirements for FAA workers, resulting in final night time’s crash.
“We should have solely the best requirements for individuals who work in our aviation system,” he continued. “Solely the best aptitude – you must be the best mind – and psychologically superior folks, had been allowed to qualify for air visitors controllers.”
In response to Trump’s theories, a number of have spoken out and referred to as his claims baseless. Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett tweeted “Whereas emergency responders are nonetheless recovering peoples’ family members from the freezing water, Trump is utilizing these households’ ache for POLITICS by blaming their deaths on DEI.”
She continued calling this “a complete failure of management.” Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, was sworn into his place on Tuesday (Jan. 28), in response to AP Information.
In the course of the press convention, Trump defended Duffy saying “Our new Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy — his second day on the job when that occurred. That’s a tough one.” He continued with “Nice gentleman. Simply began. It’s not your fault.”
Others on X responded to Trump blaming DEI in confusion. Consumer @esjesjesj famous how Trump has already banned DEI within the authorities. “Trump and Elon have been gutting the FAA and have already stated they ended DEI however now that they triggered a aircraft crash they’re again to blaming black and homosexual folks,” they wrote.
One other consumer, inspired the president to attend till the investigation unfolds extra earlier than leaping to insane conclusions. “He [Trump] at all times appears like the child doing a e book report that didn’t learn the e book and simply bsing by means of it,” @NateKosak wrote.
Among the many victims are contributors of the US Determine Skating Championship and three navy officers, in response to The Impartial, making it the deadliest American aircraft crash in over 20 years.
Authorities have since introduced they’ve switched from a rescue operation to a restoration operation as they don’t imagine there are any survivors. To date, 27 our bodies have been recovered, in response to CBS.