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It just could have been.”
At a White House briefing on Thursday, when pressed about his claim DEI was responsible for the crash, Trump responded I understand some people have associated me with the crash in D.C., and that is false,
Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia Army National Guard, said in the Facebook video A military helicopter crash involving a transgender pilot named Jo Ellis has sparked significant discussion on X, particularly after the incident where the helicopter collided with an American Airlines flight, resulting in 66 fatalities,
Grok's summary stated if X users searched Ellis' name, according to screenshots by multiple X users I don’t really want to have to deal with all of the headlines and everything going on about my service,
Some craziness has happened on the internet and I’m being named as one of the pilots of the DC crash,
The Biden Administration egregiously rejected merit-based hiring, requiring all executive departments and agencies to implement dangerous ‘diversity equity and inclusion’ tactics, and specifically recruiting individuals with “severe intellectual” disabilities in the FAA,
We must have only the highest standards for those who work in our aviation system,
Because common sense and unfortunately a lot of people don’t.”
When one reporter pressed the president for an explanation of his diversity claims during the press conference, Trump again failed to provide evidence, responding simply Only the highest aptitude, they have to be the highest intellect and psychologically superior people, were allowed to qualify for air traffic controllers,
I was waiting, and I started seeing a bunch of EMS vehicles speeding past me, like way too many than normal, and two, my texts weren't going through,
As we await more information from the ongoing investigations, our thoughts are with the passengers, crew, and military members and their families, as well as the first responders who were on scene
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) wrote in a statement This my 25 yo old son who lost his beautiful wife
Raza's father, Dr Hashim Raza, identified him on social media, writing If you believe you may have loved ones on board Flight 5342, call American Airlines toll-free at 800-679-8215. Those calling from outside the U.S. can visit news.aa.com for additional phone numbers. Family members in Canada, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands can call 800-679-8215 directly.”
American Airlines said in a statement God bless their souls."
President Donald Trump reacted to the tragedy, saying That’s when I realized something was up."
He then showed undelivered messages on his phone saying I’m just praying that someone is pulling her out of the river right now. That’s all I can pray for."
She texted me that they were landing in 20 minutes."
Hamaad Raza told WUSA from near Reagan National Airport PAT 25 pass behind the CRJ."
The controller made another call to the chopper just moments later, saying I've seen the reports of a collision with a D.C. helicopter and an inbound flight from Wichita, KS.
Kansas Senator Roger Marshall posted to his X saying Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening
In a post to X, Vice President JD Vance said
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