Trump Addresses Deadly D.C. Plane-Helicopter Collision, 27 Feared Dead

President Trump held a press conference addressing the recent collision of an American Airlines flight with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport, which resulted in no survivors among the 64 people on board. He expressed deep sorrow for the tragedy, calling it an 'hour of anguish for our nation' and praised the ongoing recovery efforts. Trump noted the clear weather conditions at the time of the crash, suggesting that adjustments should have been made by the helicopter pilot. He criticized the Biden administration's diversity initiatives within the FAA, implying that they may have contributed to the incident. The crash marks the first major commercial plane accident in over a decade, raising significant questions about aviation safety protocols. As recovery operations continue, Trump has pledged support for the affected families and vowed to uncover the causes behind the disaster to prevent future occurrences.