Trump Blames Diversity Policies for Washington DC Crash, 67 Dead

In the wake of a tragic air collision in Washington, D.C., that resulted in the deaths of 60 individuals, President Donald Trump held a press conference where he controversially blamed several factors, including diversity hiring policies and his political opponents. Trump asserted that the investigation into the crash, involving a passenger jet and an Army helicopter, would be swift, yet he cast doubt on the current standards of the FAA, attributing failures to previous Democratic administrations. Eyewitnesses criticized Trump's remarks as overly politicized, with one stating that his comments turned a tragedy into a 'political circus.' While Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also expressed that the crash could have been preventable, Trump's focus on assigning blame overshadowed calls for unity and support for the victims' families. Critics have pointed out inaccuracies in Trump's claims regarding FAA hiring practices, citing that inclusion policies have been in place since 2013. Thus, the aftermath of this devastating incident continues to be marred by political controversies as investigations begin.