President Trump has criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies at the FAA, suggesting they contributed to a recent plane crash outside D.C. However, recent census data shows that air traffic controllers are predominantly male and white, with 78% men and 71% non-Hispanic white individuals. Despite Trump's claims, the cause of the crash remains undetermined, and statistics indicate that DEI policies are not indicative of a decline in safety. Trump's memo also falsely implies that DEI strategies recruit for positions based on disabilities, despite these regulations being established long before his term.
Statistics show that air traffic controllers and airfield operations specialists are predominantly white and male, contradicting claims that diversity initiatives affect safety.
Trump's claims linking diversity and inclusion efforts to the aviation crash lack factual support and the investigation is still ongoing.
The claim that diversity hiring tactics are to blame for a decline in aviation safety simply doesn't hold up against the available data.
DEI policies have been part of FAA regulations for years, including during Trump's administration, undermining his recent accusations.
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