Trump’s Outrageous Truth Social Posts Prompt Silence from Former Republican Representative

Trump’s Controversial Remarks Following the D. C.Plane Crash

In light of the tragic plane crash in Washington D. C. that resulted in the loss of over 60 lives, former President Donald Trump has attempted to provide an explanation. However, some Republicans believe a different approach—silence—would be more appropriate.

Social Media Statements and Criticism

Taking to his platform Truth Social, Trump elaborated on the circumstances of the accident, which involved a U. S.military helicopter colliding with an American Airlines jet flying over the Potomac River. In his post, Trump raised various questions regarding the actions of pilots and air traffic controllers, expressing his dissatisfaction by declaring the incident as “NOT GOOD!!!”

His commentary did not go unnoticed; former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger, who possesses aviation expertise from his time as a lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard, criticized Trump’s lack of understanding about critical aviation terms and protocols. Kinzinger pointed out Trump’s ignorance, implying that such remarks serve only to highlight his unawareness of important aviation details.

Trump literally knows nothing about aviation, approach control, visual separation and shows the whole world with this tweet.“The lights on the plane were blazing” “why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do.” As the president how about quiet until the facts… https://t.co/PskTuouvai

— Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini)? ????? (@AdamKinzinger) January 30, 2025

Trump’s Further Statements and Claims

In a subsequent media briefing, Trump offered a convoluted set of remarks that demonstrated his superficial grasp of aviation. He controversially suggested that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could have contributed to the disaster. Trump alleged that allowing individuals with various disabilities to serve as air traffic controllers posed a risk to aviation safety.

These outrageous claims align with Trump’s ongoing campaign against what he terms “wokeness.” In recent actions, he froze trillions of dollars in federal funding as an effort to eliminate “transgenderism and wokeness” from governmental institutions. His public disdain for DEI initiatives singles out the FAA, where he has launched an initiative to dismantle what he considers harmful hiring practices rooted in current diversity policies.

Accusations and Predictions of Consequences

Just prior to the crash, a Twitter user had eerily predicted potential disasters stemming from Trump’s alterations to the FAA, citing insufficient air traffic controllers. UMBC Political Science Professor Thomas Schaller warned, “Remember that fact when the flight delays (crashes?) commence and Trumpers start falsely blaming DEI or Biden.”

The repercussions of Trump’s rhetoric are already evident. Republican Congressman Andy Ogles, during a Fox interview, suggested the possibility that DEI policies were a factor in the American Airlines accident, raising questions about the efficacy of such initiatives while simultaneously alluding to human error and equipment malfunction as contributing factors.

Blame Game: DEI and Political Tragedies

Historically, Republican leaders have used similar rhetoric to attribute blame for national tragedies to DEI initiatives. After the New Orleans truck attack claimed 14 lives, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise contended that the focus on diversity over security contributed to the disaster.

In a media interview following the plane crash, Trump directed his accusations toward DEI initiatives instituted during the Obama administration, claiming they had barred potential “genius” employees on the grounds of racial considerations. When pressed about the basis for his claims linking DEI to the crash, Trump retorted, “Because I have common sense.”

These assertions have met with skepticism and condemnation, particularly from voices like Kinzinger’s.

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