In the aftermath of a tragic collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter, President Trump shifted blame to the FAA's diversity hiring policies, claiming they recruit individuals with disabilities under diversity initiatives. His unfounded comments sparked frustration among federal employees, particularly veterans, who feel this reflects a growing disregard for inclusivity in government roles. They worry such rhetoric undermines support for non-discriminatory hiring practices. The White House defended Trump's stance, emphasizing merit-based hiring while criticizing the previous administration's diversity policies, prompting anxiety about the future of equal opportunity in federal employment.
"Blaming disabled individuals for a plane crash speaks to a mentality of not believing disabled people are suited to valuable work."
"In a push to establish what the president calls a 'colorblind and merit-based' society, the White House said it is targeting federal hiring practices compromised by the Biden administration's 'woke' diversity, equity and inclusion policies."
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