Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticizes the Trump administration's handling of the deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., calling for transparency and answers regarding aviation safety oversight.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has issued a public call for accountability and transparency from the Trump administration following a fatal plane crash in Washington, D.C. The midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter resulted in the loss of all 67 lives on board.
While expressing condolences for the victims and commending the first responders, Pritzker criticized the Trump administration's handling of the tragedy, raising concerns about federal oversight of aviation safety. He specifically questioned the administration's air traffic control staffing practices, the firing of aviation safety advisors, and the delayed appointment of a new FAA director. Pritzker emphasized the need for information and facts from the Trump administration to restore public confidence in the nation's aviation safety. He urged the administration to fully cooperate with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigation into the crash. President Donald Trump, in a news conference, attributed the crash to diversity hiring practices, alleging that former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg's initiatives had compromised the FAA. However, he provided no evidence to support his claim. Buttigieg refuted Trump's accusations, stating on X that the former president's comments were 'despicable' and that the administration he served in had prioritized safety, reducing dangerous incidents and overseeing a period without commercial airline fatalities. Buttigieg pointed out that Trump, as the current head of both the military and the FAA, had fired and suspended key personnel crucial for aviation safety. He called on Trump to demonstrate real leadership and outline concrete steps to prevent future tragedies. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, and it remains unclear whether staffing issues or air traffic control decisions contributed to the accident. Pritzker is also seeking clarification from the Trump administration regarding the authorization for the Blackhawk helicopter to fly at the same altitude as the passenger jet. He even questioned Elon Musk's potential involvement in the removal of the former FAA director, whom Pritzker believes enjoyed bipartisan support. As investigators work to reconstruct the events leading to the tragedy, Pritzker continues to demand answers, asserting that aviation safety should not be politicized. He emphasized the importance of unity and support during times of national tragedy and highlighted the need for comprehensive investigations to ensure the safety of air travel for all Americans.
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