Trump Signs Orders to Revamp FAA Policies After Fatal Collision
Trump Signs Orders to Revamp FAA Policies After Fatal Collision

Trump Signs Orders to Revamp FAA Policies After Fatal Collision

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Following a tragic collision between a military helicopter and an American Airlines flight that resulted in the deaths of 67 people, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders aimed at enhancing aviation safety. The orders mandate the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to review hiring practices and safety protocols implemented during the previous four years, focusing on the prioritization of competence over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Trump criticized the hiring practices established under former Presidents Obama and Biden, asserting they compromised safety by prioritizing DEI over merit-based qualifications. In his directive, he appointed Christopher Rocheleau as the acting FAA administrator and ordered corrective actions to ensure uncompromised aviation safety. The president expressed that incompetence might have contributed to the crash, emphasizing the need for the most qualified personnel to be in control towers. His actions mark a significant shift in the FAA's hiring philosophy, returning to a merit-based approach to ensure aviation safety.

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