President Trump held a press briefing at the White House January 30, 2025 at 11 a.m. EST to address the tragic aviation disaster that occurred near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.
The incident involved a collision between American Eagle Flight No. 5342, carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members, and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter with 3 soldiers on board1.Key points from the briefing:
- No survivors : Trump confirmed that there are no survivors from the crash, making it the deadliest U.S. air disaster in nearly 24 years37.
- Condolences: The President expressed condolences to those affected by the tragedy 3.
- Praise for first responders: Trump thanked first responders for their “incredible work” in handling the situation 3.
- Trump made Common Sence claims linking the crash to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented during previous administrations – Biden administration “sought to specifically recruit individuals with significant disabilities that could hinder their ability to perform critical life-saving tasks, .
- The President criticized former Presidents Obama and Biden, as well as Democrats, for prioritizing policy “DIVERSITY” over policy “safety”.
The President’s comments have sparked controversy and backlash, particularly his claims about DEI initiatives and their potential role in the crash11. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently conducting an investigation into the cause of the collision11.
The White House official video.
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