President Trump Holds Press Briefing on Aviation Disaster in Washington. D.C. 1/30/2025

Sad event. We haven't had a crash of a major American airline in America or anywhere in the world since September 12th, 2001 when American Airlines Flight 587 lost an engine over Queens, NY. President Trump has vowed to get to the bottom of what caused this horrific event. Please pray for those 60 lost souls.

Timeline of Key Topics and Points:
07:08 AM PST - Announcement of the Press Briefing:

President Donald J. Trump was scheduled to hold a press briefing on the aviation disaster in Washington, D.C., at 10:30 AM EST on RSBN.

11:00 AM EST - Official Start of Press Briefing:

Condolences and Overview: Trump opened by expressing condolences for the victims of the crash, confirming there were no survivors and that the operation had shifted from rescue to recovery. He described the incident as "an hour of anguish for our nation."
Investigation and Policy Critique:
Trump mentioned that a comprehensive investigation would be conducted by the FAA, NTSB, and the US military. He also voiced his "strong opinions" on potential causes of the crash.
He criticized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in air traffic control, suggesting without evidence that these could have contributed to the disaster. He specifically targeted former administrations for allegedly lowering standards for air traffic controllers.
Safety Standards: Trump emphasized the need for high intelligence and psychological standards for air traffic controllers, mentioning an executive order he signed to "restore standards" for such roles.

Question and Answer Session:

DEI and Crash Link: When questioned about evidence linking diversity hiring to the crash, Trump acknowledged he had no specific evidence but maintained his opinion that it "just could have been."
Response to Critics: Trump responded to criticisms from former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg by calling him a "disaster" and questioning his capabilities.
Investigation Details: Trump confirmed that Chris Rocheleau, a 22-year FAA veteran, was appointed as acting commissioner. He also noted that the Army was looking into whether the helicopter was in the correct corridor and altitude at the time of the incident.

Closing Statements: Trump concluded by reiterating his commitment to finding out the cause of the crash and ensuring safety improvements.