President Trump holds press conference on deadly DC plane crash: Full video
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- President Donald Trump held a press conference inside the White House after the deadly plane crash involving American Airlines flight 5342 and a Black Hawk helicopter in Washington, D.C.
Ahead of his scheduled remarks, President Trump sent a message of condolence to those affected by the deadly collision.
“I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls,” he said on Truth Social.
Officials said Thursday morning they have shifted to recovery operations and do not expect to find any survivors from the crash. At least 28 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River, near Reagan National Airport.
In a post on Truth Social after the deadly collision, President Trump questioned the tactics of the military helicopter and the air traffic controllers - both agencies that report to him as the president.
Writing that the “airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach for an extended period of time” on a “CLEAR NIGHT,” President Trump questioned, “why didn’t the helicopter go up or down or turn,” and “why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane.”
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This buffoon makes this disaster all about him. Name calling, blaming, deflection, claiming he has always fixed everything, all characteristics of a weak bully. It's obvious he didn't know what he was talking about. He knows nothing about what ATCs do. He doesn't know what it's like to fly a helicopter at night.
Actually, President Trump made the disaster all about incompetent Democrats [redundant, I know].
“The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
At least his not "not show no go" Joe
@@Shade23753they had it under his presidency. how many DEI people were in the air traffic controller
you are making all about him he is looking for solutions.
The convicted felon made several unsubstantiated claims, particularly blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies for the crash. He suggested that lowered standards due to DEI initiatives were responsible, despite the ongoing investigation and lack of evidence to support his assertions3. His remarks were widely criticized and challenged by reporters and political figures
It doesn't sound to me like he is blaming DEI. What he is saying is that this initiative is highly questionable considering the seriousness we see air traffic controller positions have . This is just an example that should make us question that initiative.
Please this is plain gaslighting. What is remarkable is that people are so brainwashed that keep going with this hate and talk about him using profanity, I never heard him using profanity ... listening to him is refreshing every time ... people need to stop being so vile about his intentions and most importantly stop making shit up.
Plains don’t work without gay retards duh don’t u know this?
@@cRartLovewhat the actual hell are you on about
The DEI director of FAA couldn't even answer a simple question about aviation, bubblebrain. They cut money on air traffic controllers, and one of the very few left took the night off. Keep crying about Trump, and visiting Biden in the dementia ward, mental midget.
Wasn't this supposed to be about the horrible air tragedy only, not about congratulatory praise about himself, what a fool, and what a terrible 4 years we are in for?
“The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
Donny big boy cares only only about donny bonespurs
Ay least he's not giggling like kamala
This man is focused on solutions and making people feel safe traveling on planes. What part of this doesnt make sense and people have to hate.
@@cRartLove which "man"? I only see evil in drag
Dang i miss Obama😢
Common sense!! Really! What a joke! A total embarrassment!
What the fuck you talking about? Any fucking SUBJECT to your comment? WHAT is a "joke?"
He can’t even make it through a press conference without reading directly from a script.
What a pathetic excuse for a president.
Don’t they all have a script or teleprompter??
Yes he can. He’s done it several times already since his term started. Watch him in NC or CA.
Yeah and the rest of the video shows him going “off-script”
Not that having a script is a terrible thing but ..I don’t think the original commenter watched the whole thing.
Awwwwwwww TRUMP IS YOUR DADDY NOW..... GET OUT OF THIS COUNTRY MINORITY not MAJORITY VOTER OF THE USA.
@@reeyynnaaYeah he somehow unbelievably sounds like even more of a moron than he does when he's reading the script
OK... the administration can stop mentioning DEI in every press conference and every interview. Getting rid of DEI makes you look racist.
Orange 🍊 guys way of deflecting the blame elsewhere, cons are good at that !!
If it walks like a racist and acts like a racist. It might just be a racist.
Yeah you’re right. Hiring based on your skin and looks instead of qualifications and merit is better
Only to a complete MORON. Justify this DEI push bro.
“The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
@aurthordunne Educated yourself before making such a comment.
His comments are so inappropriate given that there will be an investigation to determine what actually happened. He is speculating, second guessing and making a fool out of himself by making it all about him. He talks about unity in his prayer and then acts divisive and hypercritical. So vulgar and disrespectful.
“The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
Another dei hire Wirth dumb comments worried about losing their job.
Making it about him and his "policys" what a joke, go to the nursing home
classic narcissistic personality disorder trait- his ego felt very threatened.
I can’t find anything he did wrong in this address
@ really? he makes statements that can't be confimed/proved. Master of speaking in tongues and talking before facts are known.
@EastonQuiroz : You weren't paying attention. DEI caused the crash? Seriously?
“The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
As a person with a disability seeing the President throw this community under the bus is insulting! Get real! Maybe if they had been properly staffed and not fired prematurely this could have been avoided??
Absolutely- to blame a whole crash on a vulnerable group without proof is sickening. I have a kid with a severe disability and I went ouch when he went for that angle.
He's not blaming anyone idiot he says that DEI is proving a very bad policy and can cost life's........ FACT
@@mrs8303 name calling shows your own pettiness and moronic thin skinned nature! Fact White Women and people with disabilities benefit the most from DEI! Now go back to kissing the orange ass!
@@mrs8303 Did you watch the press conference? I doubt you did!
“The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
He’s complaining about delays? His delaying of his cases is the only reason he’s not in prison.
He should be locked up with Hunter
No one else is disgusted and nauseous from watching these guys praise him like he’s a Korean dictator?
It’s gross 🤢
His ex executive orders as I understand it he fired traffic controllers🇨🇦😢
Only the gay, colored, disabled, female, dwarves
You don't even understand how to write a sentence.
@@magnumrob164 You don’t have sense to understand syntax?
@@magnumrob164and that is what is important to you??? 😩
He fired the head of the FAA and disbanded several committees under the supervision of the FAA focused on airline safety. Musk through the OPM asked ATC to quit and receive a buyout.
I'm reading these posts and people definitely have selective hearing
Clearly no one listened to the entire speech nor know what the ATC requirements were
Didn’t he fire the traffic controllers?
You do know everything you're saying about.This requirements is a lie.I'm sure you realize that right?They let know people like that be traffic controllers.They might let them be candidates.Appointment settor appointment centers, but not air traffic controllers.Everything donald trump is saying is a lie
Bro….. are we seriously making this a political thing? 60 souls died on a plane and we need to figure out how to use it for more propaganda? America is sickkk right now
Are you interested in the truth? Or if the truth is something that relates to politics do we just keep quiet about that?
@ the truth is…trump administration fired a bunch of ppl causing them to be low staff and now they’re going to try to cover it up
@@operandexpanse Go troll somewhere else with your stupidity
@@operandexpanse Give me a choice of hanging out with some MAGA'ts or progressives, I'll choose the MAGA'ts every time despite not caring for either the radical ideology of either group. With that being said, interjecting DEI matters in this time/place/situation is pure hyperpartisan politics. I was saddened to see this. I was not surprised.
@@KarlH1980 they’re the same ppl….. both brainwashed sheep… I’m choosing which ever side is non white …( most minorities don’t give af)
Elon Musk has autism! So, Trump is going to remove him from his position?
He wouldn't be hired for this position and that is not discrimination it is plain the standards of the job! The executive chief has never been a controller or had any experience with aircrafts just managing something he knows nothing about. Do you feel safe to travel now that you know that? Not everybody can do some jobs and that is not discrimination is based on their skillset! I mean I want to be a interior designer and I don't have the degree should I be hired as one ?
This is a SICK administration!!
My heart hurts for all the victims and their families.
And no comment about our crazy fucking physco President and what he said AFTER his "condolences?" I mean how fucking dis-respectful can someone get?
How low can this administration go? They’re all kissed in his ring just when you think they can’t get any lower they sink right down to the bottom.😢🇨🇦
I am sure they will find a way to go lower.. it seems to be a bottomless pit of ignorance and hate
“The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
@@CarolBettiol-wh8rm “The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
Hes sadder for the Russins then his citizens 😢🇨🇦 my heart goes out to US
“The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
I know, and these idiots are defending,dei because they are.
@@Shade23753that is a complete lie
if he uses common sense he wouldn't be dragged into court so many times.
What the fuck you talking about? This vid?
Welcome to the Clown show
What’s clownish about it, other than you?
@operandexpanse What's Clownish? The makeup, the shoes, the oversized suit and the conman who bankrupted a casino and was best friends with pedo Jeffery Epstein. Did I leave anything out? Oh yeah a convicted rapist. If you support this clown you better look in the mirror cause you might be wearing clown shoes too
Everything is about him, even a plane crash, what a horrible person
TDS
@yagamilight3547 Says a like-minded MAGA buffoon
@@yagamilight3547 Common sense, idiot. Wake up!
It happened on Trump's administration. It's his fault.
@@yagamilight3547 TDS is actually you guys. Why do you back a convicted felon, pathological liar who is clearly emotionally unstable. Look at him focusing on himself instead of talking about the victims and what needs to happen next.
Man, he used to actually have energy. He seems so old, tired, and worn-out now.
I notice that too as I'm watching.
25:37 what a f***ing genius. Its like listening to sundowning hobo.
I didn’t know Don was a helicopter pilot!
There was supposed to be two air traffic controllers but one of them left early because a supervisor allowed it. Who they are? Who knows.
Horrible horrible speech God bless the families
Well done that guy who mentioned the FAA text being the same since 2013. It seems you have to be the bravest of the brave just to state facts in the US.
WHAT???? Are you kidding me? The families of these victims must be horrified at this speech. What an INSULT! 🤬🤬🤬
Don’t Presidents look directly at the camera when speaking about a tragedy and don’t swear. Sorry, but I thought Trump looked like he belonged in the original Willy Wonka movie as a Umpa.
Fox News must have wrote this press conference for him
"Fox News must have wrote this press conference for him" Hahahaa....! You serve as even more proof Democrats are ignorant and uneducated. Heck, you can't even write a complete sentence correctly. Gee, why am I NOT surprised?
“The FAA website states they include hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism - all qualified for the position of a controller.
Yes a it TOTALLY SUCKS!!! Keep dodging responsibility bonespur donny. Waah!!
Look very closely y'all this video was created by AI so it FAKE. 😮
This is absolutely disgusting!!! Shame on THEM... How dare you weasel your stupid DEI talking points into a truly tragic event that should hold more weight than whatever petty agenda you're trying to push! Absolutely disgusting 🤬
The buck stops with you trumpy
The truth hurts but it cause damage, except in this case. DEI has no place in any sector of life, especially in the FAA. It needed to be said
How many DEI hires were in the control room I’ll wait.
Rob I really think you should go to a mental clinic. You must be dumber than an ape
Donald Trump LITERALLY cut the FAA committee. What are you gonna say when they come out and tell us the pilots and the air traffic controllers were all white men....ill wait.
First of all, there is nothing wrong with diversity, equity and inclusion at all. Second of all they don't let unqualified people be air traffic controllers. Stevie Wonder is not up there. Directing planes, you people need to stop listening to this liar. It's destroying our country and you all are letting him wake up.
Obscene. No words other than that.
He doesn’t know how to answer the question so he’s calling them up and they know that they better say he’s the best at everything. Sad
This is a sick president by looking at him speaking. Don't think he knows what he is talking about. It's really awful. American really has this type of calibre president. 😂😂😂calibre
This is disgraceful. Families lost loved ones. Human lives were ended and he’s taking about Biden, Obama and DEI? Where is the comfort and compassion? Regardless of party- we should all be embarrassed and ashamed of this mockery of a press conference exhibiting ZERO COMMON SENSE.
Where the hell is the person who reviews his speech??!! This is a freaking joke! Way to go you clown for giving the families of the people who died comfort.
Don, you are OFF YOUR ROCKER! Good GRIEF! Somebody STOP THIS
LIAR!
truth be told he is a DEI hire.
When you lose over 60 souls in a terrible accident, don’t you owe it to them to wait until the investigation is done to tell the world what happened as opposed to making stupid comments that you know nothing about out other than I own a helicopter.
I d like to request a moment of silence for the white house make up artist
Bravo for this Truthful, tough love messenger. While my fragile friends are triggered by President Trump's rough "bedside" manner, they should look in the mirror to ask tough questions at how their "tolerance" of incompetence and psychiatric dysfunction have severely damaged our culture and crippled common-sense safety and security hiring logic.
I don't think he heard the recording of what happened before he made this speech.
Two days after he changes the policies this happens... 🤔 This whole speech is based on "it could have been the fault of DEI". 🤦🏾♀️
The problem with hiring enough air traffic controllers to fill the jobs available. That so badly need filled. Has been a problem since the early 1980's. Disabled people could be arrested for simply being in public. For a good portion of the time that these employment shortages have been a problem. Including in DC. Those laws were known as Ugly Laws. Ugly Laws began in the 1890's and ended in 1990 with the ADA. And are still culturally enforced by harassing disabled people in public. Employment and retention for air traffic controllers was a problem a decade before most cities allowed disabled people to be seen in public.
It is hilarious and disturbing to watch this fool be unable to sit through a moment of silence. His tiny hands nervously twitch as he waits to spew his nonsense.
Trump shouldn't be doing this particular job after listening to his rants and answers and his lies and lack of knowing economics.
You have to be a special genius and talent i.e. white.
The foundation hes wearing doesnt do him any justice
He's higher than a kite!
This is sad…..SMH! Y’all FAFO!
PLEASE ANSWER THAT ONE. All the rest seems to be meaningless as far as the causes are concerned :
What strikes me hard is this : why would an helicopter (army or not) be allowed to fly against the incoming traffic. This is absolutely contrary to all elementary rules concerning airports traffic. Why is this ? Why was that helicopter allowed to fly in a direction opposite to the incoming traffic ?The cause of the collision is here. Noboby speaks about this. Can you clarify, please ? Thank you.
This is the first president that is real enough to call people out. The dei intitiative led by FAA leader Pete is dangerous and NEEDS to be called out. In light of what has happened, this definitely needs to be talked about
Stop defending this idiot.He's lying to you ever worb that comes Out of that man's mouth. Is Lie So wake up
Jesus Christ!!
Theory 1: He knew the military helicopter was at fault. As Commander in Chief, he didn't want the blame pointed at him. What will distract them!?! Enter DT and the new boogeyman, DEI.
Theory 2: His bald spot has grown tremendously - to levels never seen before - and now resembles a weird sculpture as he wraps hair from around the sides up the front.
He's a damn disgrace and he needs to be removed from office.
Nudge me when it’s 2028 or sooner when the Felon is out of office.
Omg
NOT the time for phony propoganda
And this is why I refuse to watch his hateful butt ,All he did was read from paper but when he didn't he talked put his ass
Y’all weird about trump. Keep his name in your mouth lmao 😂
Oh goodness! Any gesture that he does for someone else is so mechanical!
Interesting when he depends on speech notes.
Clean up the military Trump
Joe would be saying duh & kamala would be drunk and giggling
I have common sense !!!what a great answer.
I really hope you are being sarcastic ffs 🤦🏻
@@michelleanderson1792
No i am not.DEI has destroyed all the levels of our society.
Best line!!!
Who is spray tanning his face? They keep missing spots.
Plenty of facts on the matter of how much money, energies, compromises, and time was being spent on DEI issues, at the Government agencies, with very little left for measuring merit.
This seems like an act of terrorism
He is not making it about HIM. He is saying that there have been policy mistakes made that led to this tragedy even being possible 🙄
I know it shouldn't be but this is the funniest thing I have seen all week.
Funny how exactly?
@@michelleanderson1792 The stuff that came out of his mouth. I had to laugh it's so stupid.
@@notverygoodguy I know- I am torn between laughing and crying.
First my deepest condolences to families and loved ones involved in this horrific tragedy.
Thank you for letting us know the details of what you know needs to be corrected for all our safety and caring to be transparent. Blunt and honest about the b.s. by other leaders who played politics over patriotism.
This unnecesary heartbreak needs to not be repeated.
The question came up near the end about the "Continuity of Government" mission training. I believe that means they were practicing a flight for a scenario where people have to be flown in to fill roles of open positions due to emergency or attack. Vance or Johnson to fill in for Trump ect...
Better look into who those Russians were.
He not lying
You not smart
Democrats, watch true presidential and departmental leadership at work! What you had before WASN'T! 💪🇺🇲
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DEI
Group om men taking firecheif exam and 4 whom made an [ A ] on the exam got pass3d over to put in place a black fire chief who made a [ C ] on the fire cheif exam. As a result people died in a tragic fire but dei was still alive and doing fine is this what you want liberal Democrat-?
Wheres the press airhead Katherine L. This is too much for her huh, ohhh she has to work at the 🍦 store 😅😅😅...well this guy is more entertaining and a goofy character 🥜..Leavitt definitely "worked" her way up for a nobody 🍦🫂
what is that thing on his head?
The devil's horn.
What is superior intelligence?
Everything our president isnt. 😂
I have helicopters
Thank you for clarifying
This horrific event is going to show who Pete Hegseth really is. Hopefully he won't do what the overwhelming majority of DoD people, including former Defense Secretaries, do which is CYA and try to hide the truth.
He has really aged, and he looks tired, it taking its toll on Trump
Love this press conference.
Thank-you President Trump for being truthful to the American people
Idiot he fired the top 100 people at the faa
You are so delusional and deep in the cult of MAGA that you can’t even comprehend what is going on. 😮
Lol,
He definitely got it right about Pete Buttigieg!
Trump would know a thing or two about running things into the ground.
A proper president ❤
That's my President. 💪🏼🇺🇸
Glad to finally have a real President. Go Trump 👍🏻
So if I understand Donnie correctly if it's a guy it's human error if it's a woman it's DEI's fault