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FACT CHECK: Did Trump Fire 3,000 Air Traffic Controllers Ahead Of Fatal Washington, DC Collision?
A viral post shared on X claims President Donald Trump fired multiple federal employees, including 3,000 air traffic controllers, ahead of a recent fatal crash between a Black Hawk helicopter and a commercial flight.
Air Traffic Control Staffing Issues in Spotlight After DC Plane Crash
Issues with air traffic control staffing are under the spotlight following the fatal mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in Washington D.C. on Wednesday that killed 67 people.
President Donald Trump says changes coming for Air Traffic Control after Washington D.C. crash
Sixty-seven people were killed in the crash. President Donald Trump says his team is working on changes for Air Traffic Control.
Air traffic control audio details deadly Washington plane crash: 'I just saw a fireball'
The moments before and after a crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and a military helicopter are detailed in air traffic control audio.
Air traffic controller’s reaction to DC collision revealed in chilling audio: ‘Crash, crash, crash, this is an alert three’
In a recording of air tower communications at the time of the horrific collision, captured by LiveATC.net, an aircraft can be heard calling the tower just seconds after the CRJ700 Bombardier jet carrying 64 passengers and crew got in touch.
Trump rails against DEI after DC plane crash, but it doesn't apply to air traffic controllers
Donald Trump claimed, without citing evidence, that DEI initiatives at the FAA were partly to blame for the tragic plane and helicopter collision in D.C.
DC plane crash: NTSB on air traffic control tower staffing, last-second communications
The NTSB says when the Jan. 29 collision between a passenger plane and helicopter occurred, the air traffic control tower had five persons on duty.
Air traffic control audio in DC plane crash captures moments around collision
Air traffic control audio from a plane crash near Ronald Reagan National Airport sheds light on the moments before and after the collision.
Trump Presses for Air Traffic Control Overhaul, Elon Musk Points to 'Rapid' Upgrades
Donald Trump said he would speak to congressional leaders about passing a “single bill” to overhaul the nation’s air traffic control system.
Trump blames 'obsolete' US air traffic control system for the plane and chopper collision near DC
President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed last week's deadly collision of a passenger jet and Army helicopter on what he called an “obsolete” computer system used by U.S. air traffic controllers, and he vowed to replace it.
Trump administration wants bill to establish new air traffic control system
President Trump said he and congressional leaders will "do a great computerized system for our control towers."
Elon Musk says DOGE will make 'rapid safety upgrades' to the air traffic control system following deadly plane crash
Musk's DOGE has been on a tear across the federal government in recent days. On Wednesday, he announced that the FAA was next ...
D.C. plane crash revives concerns about aviation safety and air traffic controller shortage
The fatal midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter followed a string of near misses ...