Republican Sen. Mitt Romney joined several Democratic colleagues in response to the Ethiopian Airlines crash.
By John Wagner John Wagner National reporter leading The Post's breaking political news team Email Bio Follow March 12 at 1:26 PM Calls from members of Congress to ban the Boeing 737 Max from U.S. airspace increased Tuesday, with Sen. Mitt Romney joining several Democratic lawmakers in advocating for restrictions similar to those imposed by a growing list of other nations.
[Britain bans Boeing 737 Max from its airspace as China, Australia and other nations ground the jets after deadly crashes] Warren was referencing the administration’s response to the death of journalist and Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi, who was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. In the aftermath of his death, Trump said the United States should factor in planned arms sales to Saudi Arabia in crafting the U.S. response to the episode. Boeing is major U.S. defense contractor.
“We have to review and see what actually took place,” she said on Fox News. “This is going to be a process, and we’re going to be in constant contact through the Department of the Transportation, the FAA, and make determination at the appropriate time.”
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