Now, why was what Trump say not politicizing the event as CNN did:
Love him or hate him, Trump prioritizes merit over identity, and with access to the most comprehensive and unedited information on any major events, it's likely he possesses knowledge beyond what has been publicly disclosed.
Before making any politicized remarks, Trump expressed condolences to the families and friends affected, showing his genuine distress over the incident. Given the limited information we've received, many share his frustration. It's clear this tragedy was preventable. We've learned that due to staffing shortages, one person was doing the job of two. Common sense suggests this is a consequence of the DEI policies introduced in 2010. Below, I've asked Grok to summarize the policy changes at the FAA since Obama's initial, moronic, 'reforms.'
Changes under Obama (2010):
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Obama's administration pushed for diversity at the FAA with an executive order in 2011 promoting government-wide diversity and inclusion, followed by a 2012 law requiring the FAA to create a diversity plan. The aim was to increase representation of underrepresented groups, notably in air traffic control, where by the end of his term, 13% of new hires were African-American, up from 10% in 2012.
Changes under Trump's First Presidency:
- Merit-Based Hiring: Trump shifted to "non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring" by removing the biographical assessment in 2018, originally used to boost diversity, to focus on competence over diversity.
- Executive Orders: Trump issued orders to reverse DEI policies, including one on his first day in office to eliminate DEI programs and another in January 2017 targeting the FAA, claiming DEI was prioritized over safety.
Changes under Biden's Presidency:
- Resumption of Diversity Initiatives: Biden's FAA resumed focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to diversify the workforce and address issues of the LGBTQ community, emphasizing a workforce reflective of the nation's diversity.
- Commitment to DEI: Continued and expanded DEI efforts, with the FAA committing to hire diverse and disabled candidates to mirror the nation's diversity.