The White House says it fired an NTSB board member for serious misconduct, and he says the claims are false.
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1, 2025, in Arlington, Va. The White House said it fired a National Transportation Safety Board member after reports of drinking on the job and harassing staff, but Todd Inman flatly denied the allegations Monday and said he plans to fight back.that he had been fired on Friday without explanation, though his term on the board was supposed to continue through the end of 2027.“The White House lawfully removed Todd Inman from the NTSB after receiving highly concerning reports of inappropriate alcohol use on the job, harassment of staff, misuse of government resources, and failure to attend at least half of NTSB meetings," White House spokesman Kush Desai said."The Trump administration remains committed to maintaining safety and security for Americans in the air and on the ground.” Inman said Monday that he hadn't initially planned to sue over his firing, but now says, “I look forward to defending my reputation through all legal means possible.” “I categorically deny the allegations made in the White House statement. It has become increasingly obvious this action was a political hit job,” said Inman, a Republican who was appointed in March 2024 during former President Joe Biden’s administration., a Democrat appointed by Biden, the NTSB currently lists only three members on its website. But the U.S. Senate recently confirmed American Airlines executive John DeLeeuw, and he will become the fourth member of the board that investigates major crashes of planes, trains and automobiles as well as pipeline incidents.is currently investigating more than 1,000 cases and will make recommendations on how to prevent similar tragedies when it releases its final reports., that killed 67 people after an airliner collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. He also oversaw the initial investigation of theBefore last year, it was extremely unusual for board members at independent agencies to be dismissed. However, Trump has fired members of the The five-member NTSB is supposed to be split between three members of the president's party and two members of the other party. After Inman's firing and the addition of DeLeeuw, the board will be split evenly, 2-2, between the parties, and Trump will be able to appoint a third Republican., who served on the U.S. Surface Transportation Board, were the only Black board members overseeing their respective independent agencies when they were fired last year. Both have challenged their firings in court, and the legal services group Democracy Forward has filed discrimination claims on the men's behalf. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.SAPD officer honored for heroic actions in Stone OakSan Antonio Pets Alive! issues urgent call for puppy fostersMan shot after Spurs game at Frost Bank Center, BCSO saysYearslong drought could be the final straw for South Texas farmersDavid Elder tries entrees, drinks and desserts at Salsita at the RimGross Angel: How a local rapper blends fighting games, comics and hip-hop
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