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Trump baselessly criticizes DEI in D.C. plane crash; 67 feared dead 2025/01/30 00:00
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- URL: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/01/30/dc-plane-crash-updates-helicopter-potomac-reagan-airport/
- Posted: 2025-01-30 (date: 2025/01/30)
- Topics: 2025/01/29/plane-helicopter collision Donald Trump/claims Donald Trump/claims/DC plane crash
- Summary: «President Donald Trump suggested without evidence that the crash may be linked to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies at the Federal Aviation Administration. He accused Democratic former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama of lowering hiring standards at the agency. Trump also announced the appointment of acting FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau.» Later that day, Trump issued an Executive Order elaborating on these talking-points.
- source: Washington Post