On The Foreign Scene, President Trump Has Signed A Memorandum To End Diversity, Equity And Inclusion (Dei) Practices In The Aviation Sector And To Assess Aviation Safety, As Well As An Executive Order To Appoint A New Head Of The Federal Aviation Administration (Faa).
Trump’s New Executive Actions Come In The Wake Of A Deadly Midair Collision Near Ronald Reagan National Airport On Wednesday Between A Passenger Plane And A Military Helicopter.
Trump In The Oval Office After Signing The Actions, Said He Was Not Sure If Race Or Gender Played A Role In The Collision Near National Airport But Added That Incompetence Might Have Played A Role.
The Memorandum On Dei Orders For Newly Minted Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy And The Newly Appointed Acting Faa Administrator, Christopher Rocheleau, To Ensure They Undo Practices That May Have Been In Place During The Biden Administration Around Hiring.