Following a fatal plane crash near Washington, DC, Elon Musk's DOGE is set to revamp the US air traffic control system with the support of former President Donald Trump. The announcement follows a recent FAA safety notification system failure and comes as Musk's DOGE team has been making controversial moves within the federal government.
Following a devastating plane crash outside Washington, DC, Elon Musk has announced that his company, DOGE , in collaboration with the 'Department of Government Efficiency', will implement changes to the nation's air traffic control system. Musk took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to declare that he and DOGE , with the backing of former President Donald Trump , aim to expedite safety improvements to the air traffic control infrastructure.
He highlighted a recent incident where the Federal Aviation Administration's safety notification system reportedly malfunctioned for several hours over the weekend. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the news, stating that Musk's team would be assisting in upgrading the aviation system. The specifics of the planned changes by Musk and DOGE remain unclear as of Wednesday, and the White House has yet to respond to Business Insider's request for comment.Last week, a tragic collision occurred between an American Airlines flight and a military Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River near Washington, DC. The crash claimed the lives of all 67 individuals aboard both aircraft. Former President Trump and Vice President JD Vance attributed the incident to diversity initiatives, a claim that has drawn criticism. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has initiated an investigation and anticipates releasing a preliminary report within 30 days of the crash. According to the NTSB's latest update, the Blackhawk helicopter remains submerged in the Potomac River, potentially holding crucial information for the investigation. The agency has concluded interviews with the air traffic controllers involved in the incident.In recent days, Musk's DOGE team has engaged in a rapid expansion of its influence within the federal government, gaining access to the Treasury's payment processing system and assuming control of the US Agency for International Development. These actions have sparked outrage among Democratic lawmakers
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