In a revealing interview with Maria Bartiromo on 'Sunday Morning Futures,' Vice President J.D. Vance connects the deadly mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to policies implemented by the previous administration. Vance also addresses President Trump's controversial remarks linking DEI initiatives to the staffing shortages affecting air traffic control.
Vice President J.D. Vance sat down for an exclusive interview with Fox News Channel's Maria Bartiromo on 'Sunday Morning Futures,' discussing the deadly mid-air collision over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport earlier this week.
In one of his first television appearances since assuming the role of the 50th Vice President last month, Vance addressed President Trump's second-term agenda, alongside the pressing crises the administration faced in its initial days, including the tragic plane crash that claimed 67 lives. Vance pointed directly to the policies of the previous administration, specifically regarding air traffic control staffing, as a contributing factor to the incident. 'There is a very direct connection between the policies of the last administration and short-staffed air traffic controllers. That has to stop,' Vance stated. The interview delved into President Trump's remarks linking progressive DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies to the crash, where an American Airlines flight collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter. During a press conference addressing the crash, Trump criticized DEI standards at the Federal Aviation Administration, emphasizing the need for 'the smartest people' with 'intellect, talent.' He stressed the importance of hiring individuals with exceptional capabilities, stating that 'regular people' would be unable to handle the complexities of air traffic control.Bartiromo provided Vance an opportunity to elaborate on Trump's statements. Vance clarified that the President's comments were not an indictment of any specific individual involved in the crash but rather a broader critique of DEI policies. He suggested that a potential investigation might reveal that the air traffic controller lacked sufficient support staff due to the implementation of DEI initiatives that may have resulted in qualified personnel being overlooked. Vance further criticized the media for focusing solely on Trump's suggestion, arguing that they had missed the larger point about the systemic consequences of DEI policies on crucial sectors like air traffic control. Vance asserted that the President had effectively halted this 'scandal.' The interview also touched upon Vance's political aspirations beyond the vice presidency. Bartiromo inquired about his potential candidacy for President in three and a half years, marking the first time Vance had been directly asked about his future plans
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