President Trump attributed the midair collision over the Potomac River to diversity requirements at the FAA and previous Democratic administrations. Although he offered no evidence to support his claims—admitting the investigation had just started—he insisted on linking the incident to his views on workplace diversity. This approach echoes his past reactions to crises, where he quickly frames tragedies through a political lens. Following the incident, officials confirmed shifting from a rescue operation to recovery, with no survivors anticipated.
Mr. Trump went back and forth between blaming diversity goals created by President Obama and President Biden, and then saying that an investigation was necessary.
Trump's instant focus on diversity reflects his instinct to frame major events through his political or ideological lens, regardless of the facts.
When asked about his blame on diversity hiring amid ongoing investigations, he replied, 'Because I have common sense. For some jobs, we need the highest level of genius.'
During a news conference, officials confirmed that a commercial jet and an Army helicopter collided, transitioning from a rescue mission to a victim recovery effort.
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