Following the January 29 midair collision near Reagan National Airport, President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate review of FAA hiring and safety protocols. The crash, which killed 67 people, has prompted criticism of past administrations for allegedly weakening merit-based hiring standards in favor of diversity initiatives.
The president directed the Secretary of Transportation and FAA Administrator to assess safety policies and personnel decisions from the past four years. The review aims to identify deficiencies, implement corrective measures, and prioritize aviation safety.
This directive builds on a January 21 order aimed at strengthening aviation safety nationwide.
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