Schumer Critiques Trump over Toronto Plane Crash

Senator Chuck Schumer criticized President Donald Trump for workforce reductions at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), suggesting these cuts contributed to a Delta Air Lines plane crash in Toronto. Schumer's comments followed the crash where the plane flipped on landing, injuring 18 people, with three in critical condition. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rebuked Schumer's statements, highlighting that the crash occurred in Canadian airspace under Canadian air traffic control. NBC News also speculated on the implications of FAA staffing cuts, despite the crash occurring outside U.S. jurisdiction. The incident has fueled ongoing debate over aviation safety and regulatory responsibilities under the Trump administration. Schumer's remarks echo previous political disputes where Trump blamed the Biden administration's FAA policies for a separate fatal crash.