Former President Donald Trump defended his decision to politicize the tragic passenger plane collision that occurred on Wednesday. During his remarks on Thursday, Trump asserted that blaming the Biden administration and others while the victims remained unidentified was not premature, given the ongoing investigation.
Trump's statements on Thursday implicated various parties, including Democrats, air traffic controllers, and the military operating the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the collision. When questioned about the appropriateness of assigning blame before the victims were identified, Trump stood by his position.
Trump dismissed concerns about the timing of his accusations, stating, 'I don’t think– with the names of the people, you mean the names of the people that are on the plane? You think that’s going to make a difference? They are a group of people that have lost their lives.' He also mentioned that a list of names would be provided soon in collaboration with American Airlines and the military.
Reporters further pressed Trump on his assertion that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies were responsible for the crash. Trump responded by saying, 'Because I have common sense, OK, and unfortunately, a lot of people don’t.'
The former President's comments have sparked controversy and criticism for politicizing a tragic event and assigning blame without concrete evidence. The focus remains on the ongoing investigation to determine the cause of the collision and identify the victims.
