‘Want me to go swimming?’: Trump mocks journalist's question on visiting plane crash site
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‘Want me to go swimming?’: Trump mocks journalist's question on visiting plane crash site

Hindustan Times  

During a press briefing, President Donald Trump's sarcastic response to a journalist's question about visiting the crash site of an American Airlines flight did not sit well with many viewers who watched the clip online. Donald Trump news live: President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House When asked if he planned to visit the site, Trump quipped, "You want me to go swimming?" Trump ridicules journalist's question about plane crash site visit The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, and preliminary findings are expected in the coming weeks. Trump signs executive order on Aviation safety following deadly crash Trump also signed an executive order titled "Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety."

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Donald Trump's high-profile statements on deadly DC plane crash could turn into lawsuits; ‘It’ll be interesting to…’
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Donald Trump's high-profile statements on deadly DC plane crash could turn into lawsuits; ‘It’ll be interesting to…’

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump's statements and his cabinet members acknowledging culpability could help families of the tragic Washington DC aircraft crash's victims as they are set to pursue their claims against the government. Following Wednesday's tragedy near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that killed 67 people, attorneys from the country's leading aviation disaster business say they have already been approached …

Trump won't visit Washington DC plane crash site because it's 'the water': 'You want me to go swimming?’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump won't visit Washington DC plane crash site because it's 'the water': 'You want me to go swimming?’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump responded sarcastically to questions about whether he would …

Donald Trump turns aviation tragedy into new front in the culture wars
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Donald Trump turns aviation tragedy into new front in the culture wars

ABC  

He began with a sombre tone. "This was a dark and excruciating night in our nation's capital and in our nation's history — a tragedy of terrible proportions," Donald Trump told the packed room of journalists. Trump also took a direct swipe at former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, sarcastically calling him a "real winner" before swearing from the podium: "He's …

CNN fact-checker busts Trump's false claim pinning blame on Biden for air crash
1 month, 4 weeks ago

CNN fact-checker busts Trump's false claim pinning blame on Biden for air crash

Raw Story  

CNN's Daniel Dale subjected president Donald Trump's claims about a deadly midair collision to a rigorous fact check. "First of all, at that press conference, president Trump read out a sentence from the Biden-era FAA website about the FAA's desire to hire people with so-called targeted disabilities. "In fact, in 2019, under president Trump, the FAA launched a pilot program …

Trump doubles down on DEI claims after DC plane crash
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump doubles down on DEI claims after DC plane crash

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump doubled down on comments blaming DEI hiring practices for the air crash in Washington, DC and dismissed a question about an immediate visit to the site of the carnage with a joke about swimming. Instead of visiting the Potomac where only parts of the American Eagle flight 5342 are visible above about seven feet of water, Trump …

Washington DC plane crashes: Donald Trump jokes about accident site visit, ‘Want me to go swimming?’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Washington DC plane crashes: Donald Trump jokes about accident site visit, ‘Want me to go swimming?’

Live Mint  

Washington DC plane crash: After Wednesday's deadly plane crash in Washington DC, US President Donald Trump joked about the plans to visit the accident site. You want me to go swimming?” Donald Trump responded during a White House press briefing on Thursday. The collision of an American Airlines jet with a Black Hawk helicopter occurred mid-air on Wednesday near Reagan …

‘Not a very smart question’: Donald Trump slams journalist over Washington plane crash question
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Not a very smart question’: Donald Trump slams journalist over Washington plane crash question

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump criticised CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on Thursday after she pressed him about his “blame” on Democrats and their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in relation to a plane crash in Washington, DC. During the press briefing, Donald Trump accused his Democratic predecessors Joe Biden and Barack Obama of having kept good employees out of the aviation …

‘Want me to go swimming?’: Trump mocks journalist's question on visiting plane crash site
1 month, 4 weeks ago

‘Want me to go swimming?’: Trump mocks journalist's question on visiting plane crash site

Hindustan Times  

During a press briefing, President Donald Trump's sarcastic response to a journalist's question about visiting the crash site of an American Airlines flight did not sit well with many viewers who watched the clip online. Donald Trump news live: President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House When asked if he planned to visit the site, …

'Want me to go swimming?' Trump snaps at journalist on visiting plane crash site
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Want me to go swimming?' Trump snaps at journalist on visiting plane crash site

India Today  

US President Donald Trump responded sarcastically when asked if he would visit the site of a deadly collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter over the Potomac River in Washington DC. During a White House press briefing on Thursday, a journalist asked Trump about his plans to visit the site of the deadliest US air disaster in two …

'Want me to go swimming?' Trump snaps at suggestion he'll visit plane crash site
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'Want me to go swimming?' Trump snaps at suggestion he'll visit plane crash site

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump appeared agitated Thursday afternoon after a reporter inquired whether he'll visit the site of a mid-air crash between an American Airlines regional jet and a military Black Hawk helicopter. An American Airlines regional jet, PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700, collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River. Trump on Thursday afternoon took questions from …

Trump's 'Grotesque' Plane Crash Comments Leave Democrats Gobsmacked
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump's 'Grotesque' Plane Crash Comments Leave Democrats Gobsmacked

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Democrats were left dumbfounded Thursday after President Donald Trump twisted a deadly plane crash catastrophe into an opportunity to attack diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. “It just turns your stomach.” “What a horrible, pathetic, little man.” - Rep. Nanette Barragán “We’ve just experienced a great tragedy, and the President of the United States has already rushed to …

Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here’s what he said
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump was challenged after blaming DEI for the DC plane crash. Here’s what he said

Associated Press  

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — President Donald Trump began his White House briefing Thursday with a moment of silence and a prayer for victims of Wednesday’s crash at Reagan National Airport. Trump on Thursday variously pointed the finger at the helicopter’s pilot, air traffic control, his predecessor, Joe Biden, and other Democrats including former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, whom he labeled …

Trump lashes out at CNN anchor for asking if he’s ‘getting ahead of investigation’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump lashes out at CNN anchor for asking if he’s ‘getting ahead of investigation’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Safety is the first priority of our aviation industry.” President Donald Trump says CNN …

Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly DC plane crash begins
2 months ago

Trump blames diversity hiring as probe into deadly DC plane crash begins

Associated Press  

▶ Follow the AP’s live coverage of a midair collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter. Trump blamed former President Joe Biden’s administration for encouraging the Federal Aviation Administration to recruit workers “who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under a diversity and inclusion hiring initiative.” He added that the program allowed …

Trump Blames DC Plane Crash On DEI, Biden, Obama And Pete Buttigieg
2 months ago

Trump Blames DC Plane Crash On DEI, Biden, Obama And Pete Buttigieg

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump blamed diversity hiring at the Federal Aviation Administration for Wednesday night’s deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C. — days after his new administration banned diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the federal government, including at the FAA. This is a major chess game at the highest level.” At the Thursday briefing, Trump complained the …

Trump blames DEI for American Airlines crash that killed 67
2 months ago

Trump blames DEI for American Airlines crash that killed 67

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump has claimed diversity and inclusion policies are behind one of the deadliest plane crashes in U.S. history. Trump then said he put 'safety' first while Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden prioritized politics and called former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg a 'disaster' in an extraordinary attack on previous administrations. President Donald Trump said the nation is in …

Trump speculates and blames his predecessor as probe into deadly midair collision begins
2 months ago

Trump speculates and blames his predecessor as probe into deadly midair collision begins

LA Times  

As the nation reeled from the deadliest American aviation disaster in more than two decades, President Trump on Thursday baselessly blamed diversity initiatives for undermining air safety and questioned the actions of an Army helicopter pilot involved in the midair collision with a commercial airliner. He blamed former President Biden’s administration, claiming it had encouraged the Federal Aviation Administration to …

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