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Trump Blames Obama and Biden’s Diversity Policies for Air Safety Decline

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By Web Desk Published January 30, 2025 2 Min Read
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President Donald Trump addressed the mid-air collision between American Airlines flight 5342 and a military helicopter on January 30, 2025, from the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington. Photo Credits: Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty Images.
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US President Donald Trump has linked the decline in air safety standards to the diversity policies implemented by prior administrations.

Trump’s statement came in the wake of a tragic mid-air collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in no survivors.

Trump’s comments have sparked an intense debate regarding the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He accused these initiatives of prioritizing policy over safety, stating, “I put safety first. Obama, Biden, and the Democrats put policy first.” He criticized the directives from previous administrations as focusing too much on diversity, emphasizing the need for competence in hiring practices.

#BREAKING President Trump blames diversity policies under Obama and Biden for poor air safety standards following deadly Washington plane crash pic.twitter.com/Hb0ZpzGAYU

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 30, 2025

The debate extends to the FAA’s hiring protocols, with Trump suggesting that DEI efforts led to the employment of unqualified individuals, including those with disabilities and psychological issues, particularly under former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s tenure. Trump expressed scepticism about their ability to perform their roles effectively, stating, “I don’t think so,” and claimed these hires contributed to running the FAA “into the ground.”

"They put a big push to put diversity into the FAA's programme."

Donald Trump says "we'll restore faith in American air travel", before discussing the Federal Aviation Administration's "diversity push".

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— Sky News (@SkyNews) January 30, 2025

In response to the catastrophic incident, Trump announced the appointment of Chris Rocheleau as the acting administrator of the FAA. After this tragedy, the agency’s recruitment strategies and safety protocols will undergo rigorous examination.

Read: American Airlines Jet Collides with Army Helicopter Near Reagan National Airport

Notably, the FAA began modifying its recruitment strategies during the Obama administration. It introduced a biographical assessment to promote diversity among air traffic controllers. Critics contend that this method might have weakened the focus on critical qualifications and skills.

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