While the investigation into the Washington air crash has only just started, already President Trump has hinted at what he considers is to blame. His conclusion? Diversity hires.
The horrific crash took place on Wednesday evening when an American Airlines flight carrying 64 people collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac river, a short distance from Ronald Reagan national airport. There were no survivors – and both aircraft remain in the river as the recovery operation continues.
Speaking to reporters in the White House press room, Trump insisted: ‘We do not know what led to this crash, but we have some very strong opinions and ideas.’ Not skipping a beat, the Republican was quick to launch into an attack on previous administrations – under both Barack Obama and Joe Biden – suggesting that their diverse hiring policies could in some way bear responsibility for the accident. ‘I put safety first,’ the new President fumed, adding:
Obama, Biden and the Democrats put politics first.
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