Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed the media on President Trump’s actions following the tragic plane collision at Reagan National Airport, emphasizing his commitment to aviation safety and merit-based hiring within the FAA.
The President signed a memorandum directing an immediate assessment of the FAA’s hiring practices and safety protocols, aiming to reverse any deterioration during the prior administration.Leavitt also highlighted the President’s signing of the Laken and Riley Act, mandating federal detention of illegal aliens accused of violent crimes, and his memorandum to detain criminal illegal aliens at Guantanamo Bay. She addressed concerns about the nation’s declining education standards, emphasizing the President’s executive orders prohibiting federal funding for radical gender ideology and critical race theory in schools, and expanding school choice.The briefing touched on various topics, including tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China due to fentanyl concerns, the President’s stance on DEI initiatives and Black History Month, and his commitment to tax cuts and energy independence. Leavitt also addressed questions about the President’s foreign policy, troop deployments, and the situation at the U.S. border.She emphasized the administration’s commitment to law and order, deporting illegal criminals, and ensuring the safety and security of the American people.
Key points include:
President Trump signed a memorandum directing an immediate assessment of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure the highest aviation safety standards.
The administration is taking a strong stance against illegal immigration, with a focus on deporting criminal illegal aliens and expanding detention space at Guantanamo Bay.
President Trump signed executive orders prohibiting federal funding of indoctrination in schools and expanding school choice.
Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China will be implemented due to their role in the illegal fentanyl trade.
The administration is committed to merit-based hiring and opposes discriminatory practices.
The briefing also addressed questions on various other topics, including the origins of COVID-19, the situation in Venezuela, and the president’s use of language.
January 31, 2025
Source: The White House , WH.gov , Midtown Tribune
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