The article discusses the backlash against President Trump's remarks regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs after a tragic aircraft collision in DC. Critics like Senator Tim Kaine and Senator Mark Kelly highlight the lack of evidence for Trump's claims linking DEI to the crash, viewing them as a diversion from crucial aviation safety issues. The timing of Trump's comments, made during ongoing recovery efforts, exacerbated frustrations, with leaders emphasizing the need for responsible discourse in times of tragedy and the responsibility of a president to provide solace rather than foster division.
Kaine criticized Trump's comments, suggesting they were an attempt to distract from his own administration's failures regarding aviation safety amidst the recovery efforts from the crash.
Senator Kelly challenged Trump's insinuation linking diversity to the aviation crash, asserting that attributing such tragedies to race or gender is a failure in leadership.
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