Trump blames Obama and Biden from the plane crash to hire "workers with severe intellectual disabilities"

Chijioke Obinna

Trump blames Obama and Biden from the plane crash to hire "workers with severe intellectual disabilities"

United States president Donald Trump, has blamed the administrations of Biden and Obama from the plane crash for hiring “workers suffering from severe intellectual disabilities” in an appearance in the white house press room.

Trump has taken stock of what happened tonight in the vicinity of the Potomac River, where they have collided A commercial plane that was heading to Ronald Reagan airport in which 67 people and a military helicopter were traveling in which three officers flew.

It is the Most serious plane crash in the United States in 24 years. The authorities have ruled out that there are survivors and, for the moment, they have recovered 28 bodies from the Potomac River, which at the time of the accident recorded a temperature of two degrees below zero.

Has ordered to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion policies

“It has been a dark and strenuous night in the capital of our nation and in our history,” said the US president, while sending a Minute of silence in memory of the victims.

After a few words of Consuelo, Trump has not hesitated to blame Joe Biden and Barack Obama for his Air controller hiring policymaking special emphasis on the programs promoted by both to promote diversity.

“The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been hiring workers with severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions Under an initiative for diversity and inclusion, “he said.

He has appointed Chris Rocheau as the new FAA administrator

Trump has insisted that they can only opt for these positions “the people with the greatest attitude, the greatest intellect And a superior mentality ” and has ordered to dismantle the programs of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) through an executive order. Has also appointed Chris Rocheau, A veteran with 22 years of experience in FAA, as the new administrator of the agency.

The president has indicated that in his first term alreadychanged Obama standards “Of very mediocre, in the best case, to extraordinary” and has accused Biden of lowering the requirements to “lower levels than ever.”

Trump has described the accident as “a confluence of bad decisions” and has questioned the height of the helicopter, which was at the same height as the commercial plane.

Trump has contacted Russia for repatriation

He has also reported that he has spoken with Russia to repatriate the victims. On the plane, 14 Russian skaters of the highest level were traveling. “We have already been in contact with Russia and the answer is yes, we will facilitate it (repatriation),” said the president. He has also confirmed that “no” has talked directly to the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, “about this.”

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.