The Left’s rush to blame Trump for the tragic plane crashes last week serves as a reminder the ethics challenged in the communist/globalist crime syndicate have never met a tragedy or crisis they are not willing to exploit.
Trump and his administration, however, were more than ready for the backlash, especially from the propaganda media, which they knew would follow even though there was no way for them to logistically or logically blame him.
The President has been in office for two weeks; how could he have any power over what happened?
They only drew more scrutiny for The Obiden Regime and their DEI hiring strategies.
And since the Left started it, J.D. Vance was more than happy to finish it.
WATCH:
JD Vance was built in a lab for the sole purpose of dealing with media. It’s amazing to watch.
— The Right Answer (@theright_answer) February 2, 2025
The Vice President’s post continues:
The president made very clear that he wasn’t blaming anybody, but he was being very explicit about the fact that DEI policies have led our air traffic controllers to be short-staffed.
That is a scandal. Thankfully, it’s a scandal that the president has stopped.
Imagine turning away qualified workers because of the color of their skin and thinking THAT is a good idea.
And that is exactly what The Regime did.
Seriously!
Tapping my sign again.
(The Obama admin wrecked ATC starting in 2010)https://t.co/eaY7sCRLXZ— Tom (@BoreGuru) February 2, 2025
In fact, according to the New York Post:
Just as multiple air travel related tragedies have taken place, it’s been reported that the FAA is fighting a class action lawsuit alleging it denied 1,000 people air traffic controller jobs based on diversity hiring targets.
The lawsuit, originally filed in 2015, resurfaced following a fatal midair collision in Washington, D.C., that claimed 67 lives—the deadliest U.S. aviation disaster in nearly 25 years. Hours later, a small private plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, putting emphasis on the role of air traffic control.
At the time of the blackhawk helicopter incident, staffing levels were reportedly “not normal.” Andrew Brigida, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, criticized the FAA’s focus on diversity and inclusion, suggesting it contributed to the likelihood of such an accident.
The New York Post reported the lawsuit claims the FAA, under the Obama [Regime], replaced a skill-based hiring system with a “biographical assessment” to increase minority hires.
Andrew Brigida, a white applicant, alleges racial discrimination after being rejected despite scoring 100% on his training exam at Arizona State University’s aviation program in 2013.
The FAA faces growing criticism over its hiring policies, with some, including President Trump, blaming diversity programs for understaffing and lower air traffic control standards.
Lead plaintiff Andrew Brigida suggested diversity-focused hiring made an aviation accident inevitable. He pointed to the FAA’s preliminary report, which revealed:
[T]he controller on duty during the fatal plane-helicopter crash was handling two roles due to staffing shortages.
The report also noted:
Ronald Reagan National Airport had fewer controllers than recommended.
Brigida, now an FAA program manager, hopes Trump will address the staffing crisis. Meanwhile, the FAA continues struggling with shortages since 2020’s pandemic layoffs.
The lawsuit, which the FAA and the Department of Transportation are contesting, is set for trial next year. Government lawyers argue:
[E]xpanding hiring eligibility does not constitute discrimination under Title VII, as it ensures equal access rather than preserving prior advantages.
God speed to the Trump-Vance team.
