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Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role

President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash that killed 67 people has drawn attention to the agency’s attempts to address its most pressing and long-standing staffing problem

The Independent UK

Father of Black Hawk Pilot Killed in DC Plane Crash Slams Trump's DEI Excuse: 'You Don't Get to Do Something in the Army Unless You're Qualified'

The father of Black Hawk crew chief Ryan O'Hara, killed in a tragic collision with a jet, has rejected claims that DEI policies played a role in the crash.

Latin Times

Understaffed Air Traffic Control, DEI Are Unlikely Causes of D.C. Plane Crash

There's still a lot we don't know and initial speculation from the media and the president about the causes of Wednesday's disaster appear off-base.

Reason

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Fox News removes pro-DEI language from job postings after reporter’s inquiry

‘FOX News Media routinely reviews our legal obligations including under federal, state, and local law and we have removed this language,’ a network spokesperson said in a statement.

The Independent UK

'Suspicious' Elon Musk Tweets About Needing a Plane Crash to Change DEI Policy Resurface Following DC Tragedy

In the wake of the deadly midair collision over DC, 2024 posts from Elon Musk attacking diversity efforts in aviation have taken on a chilling relevance.

Latin Times

Congressional Black Caucus Chair Accuses Trump Of Purging Non-White Workers

Congressional Black Caucus Chair accuses Trump of targeting non-White federal employees. Trump's comments on DEI policies in midair collision criticized as...

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Target Faces Possible National Boycott Over DEI Rollback: 'Putting Profits And Politics Over People'

Activists plan a national boycott to begin Saturday to mark Black History Month in the United States.

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Donald Trump blaming a major plane crash on DEI shows just how much the term has been weaponized

The President baselessly blamed the devastating air crash at Reagan National Airport on diversity goals at the FAA.

Fortune

Why Republicans keep blaming disasters on DEI

Analysis: Criticisms of diversity programs from the right often ignore the facts of disasters on the ground, writes Josh Marcus

The Independent UK

Haunting Tweet Posted Hours Before DC Plane Crash Predicted Disaster Was Imminent -- And Trump Would Blame DEI

A tweet Wednesday morning predicted the dangers of air traffic controller shortages and the likelihood that Trump supporters would blame any mishaps on DEI.

Latin Times

There's a glaring inequitable gender experience in America's C-suite—and it's hurting companies

When employees see women in leadership roles being marginalized, it hits morale and diminishes trust.

Fortune

Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs

Civil rights activists have gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters to call for a boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

The Independent UK

Experts slam Trump DEI crash claims

The president caused an immediate backlash when he suggested a deadly plane crash could have been caused by DEI

Salon

Republicans Rush to Defend Trump's Claim that DCA Plane Crash Was Caused By 'DEI'

Republicans are beginning to support President Donald Trump's claims that the collision between an American Airlines commercial aircraft and a Black Hawk helicopter occurring in Washington DC was somehow caused by diversity, equity and inclusion policies (DEI) implemented at the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Salon

Aviation expert "embarrassed" by Trump

It may take weeks to figure out what went wrong, experts tell Salon. But politics plays no role in investigation

The Conversation

Understanding the backlash against corporate DEI — and how to move forward

United States President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order to end federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. In the days since, Trump has even tried to blame a deadly Washington, D.C., plane crash on DEI hiring practices, without citing any evidence. He was swiftly criticized for his statement.

International Business Times

Defense Secretary Attacks DEI Programs At Briefing Into Collision Involving Army Helicopter

At a White House briefing, Hegseth echoed President Donald Trump who, without proof, blamed the crash on Democrats and DEI policies.

The Independent UK

Trump lashes out at CNN's Kaitlan Collins for asking if he’s ‘getting ahead of investigation’ by blaming DC crash on DEI

‘Does it comfort their family to hear you blaming DEI policies?’ Kaitlan Collins asked the president on Thursday.

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The Guardian - US

Trump baselessly blames DEI and Democrats for Washington DC plane crash

President scapegoats diversity and inclusion initiatives while addressing air traffic disaster that left 67 dead

The Independent UK

Watch: Donald Trump blames diversity and inclusion for Washington DC crash that claimed 67 lives

President Donald Trump claimed the DEI “could have been to blame” for the collision between an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter in Washington DC.

The Independent UK

MAGA lawmaker wonders ‘did DEI play a role’ in the deadly DC plane crash

‘At this time, you hate to jump to any conclusions,’ Rep. Andy Ogles said before suggesting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could be to blame.

International Business Times

Pentagon Agency To Stop Celebrating MLK Day, Black History Month As Part Of DEI Crackdown

The Pentagon's intelligence agency has been ordered to stop celebratory events or activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.

Latin Times

Pentagon Agency to Stop Celebrating MLK Day, Black History Month as Part of Anti-DEI Crackdown

The Pentagon's intelligence agency has been ordered to stop celebratory events or activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month.

Roll Call

Trump turns briefing on DCA disaster into attack on DEI, Democrats - Roll Call

President Trump used a midair disaster to sharply criticize so-called DEI hiring in the federal government, politicizing a national crisis.