Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded to President Trump’s criticism of the FAA and the prior administration, calling it “despicable” at a time of tragedy and disputing his characterization of events.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hit back after President Trump criticized the Biden administration and diversity initiatives in the aftermath of a deadly midair collision outside
Pete Buttigieg was less than thrilled when President Donald Trump called him out Thursday during a news conference.
Trump said he didn't know what caused the crash but "we have some very strong opinions and ideas."
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg slammed President Donald Trump on Thursday after Trump blamed the deadly midair collision of an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter over the Potomac River on diversity,
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg fired back at Trump after being blamed for the recent plane crash in Washington, D.C. The post Pete Buttigieg Fires Back At Trump After Being Blamed For DC Crash: He ‘Should Be Leading Not Lying’ first appeared on Mediaite.
After a deadly air disaster in the U.S., President Trump appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting head of the FAA. The incident sparked political debate, with Trump questioning previous diversity efforts at the agency.
In his first news conference since the aircraft collision over the Potomac River, President Donald Trump on Thursday implied that diversity, equity and inclusion programs could be the cause, although an investigation has only just begun into the fatal disaster.
Buttigieg pointed out that the U.S. hadn't had a deadly airline crash in 16 years and that Trump fired "key personnel who helped keep our skies safe."
U.S. President Trump states that Buttigieg is a disaster and that diversity is not integral to the FAA's mission. He also criticizes the Obama administration's efforts to address diversity and equity in the FAA.
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg swiftly shot back against President Trump's criticisms of him during a Thursday press conference, less than a day after a deadly plane collision outside Washington D.C. Why it matters: Buttigieg's comments represent one of his strongest public rebukes of Trump since he took office last week.