Duffy Launches FAA Investigation Into Alleged Cheating Scandal

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an investigation into allegations that a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activist provided minority candidates with answers to the FAA air traffic controller entry exam. Shelton Snow of the National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees was recorded in a 2014 voicemail offering insider information to prospective hires, claiming he had screenshots of the correct answers. This controversial practice reportedly aimed to benefit African American, female, and other minority candidates while excluding white candidates to reduce competition. Duffy emphasized the need for accountability and merit-based hiring, stating that if the allegations are true, swift action will be taken. Former NBCFAE member Matthew Douglas corroborated claims that cheating has occurred, raising concerns about the implications for air traffic safety. The investigation coincides with ongoing scrutiny of the FAA's hiring practices and the broader debate over DEI policies in government.