A passenger plane crashed into a military helicopter in D.C., killing all aboard. In response, Trump attributed the crash to DEI hiring practices, criticizing previous administrations for prioritizing these policies over safety. He challenged the competency of air traffic controllers and insisted that psychological assessments were necessary for maintaining high standards in aviation safety, claiming that Biden's administration weakened these standards. This politicization of the tragedy faced backlash, particularly from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who condemned Trump's remarks as despicable.
"I'm not blaming the controller," he said. "I'm saying there are things you could question."
"We have a high standard. We've had a higher, much higher standard than anybody else. And there are things where you have to go by brain power."
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