Donald Trump cited DEI as a possible reason behind the deadly collision in Washington D.C., but the president moved to gut a key aviation safety committee days before the incident.⁠ ⁠ Experts warned that Trump's hiring freeze could lead to plane crashes. However, Trump appeared to shift the blame to DEI after Wednesday's deadly collision sparked backlash over his recent moves. During a press briefing, Trump claimed the FAA was hiring people with disabilities who shouldn't be in the roles.