NTSB, FAA investigating deadly collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter near DC

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : Trump said Buttigieg at the transportation department, had "run it right into the ground with his diversity.
55% : Military aircraft frequently conduct training flights in and around the congested and heavily-restricted airspace around the nation's capital for familiarization and continuity of government planning.
53% : "As one nation, we grieve for every precious soul that has been taken from us so suddenly," Trump said at a press briefing Thursday.
41% : Writing that the "airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach for an extended period of time" on a "CLEAR NIGHT," 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." "What a terrible night this has been.
38% : That didn't happen last night and I know that President Trump, his administration, the FAA, the DOT, we will not rest until we have answers for the families and for the flying public.
36% : There could firings "if we find that people aren't mentally competent." "For some jobs," Trump said, singling out air traffic controllers.
35% : Schumer's remarks appear aimed at statements by Trump made Thursday.
35% : Trump was speaking at the White House press briefing room after a fatal crash between a passenger airplane and Army helicopter on Wednesday night at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
34% : After opening a news conference with a moment of silence for the crash victims -- Trump used most of his time at the podium to cast political blame.
33% : In a post on Truth Social, Trump questioned the tactics of the military helicopter and the air traffic controllers -- both agencies that report to him as the president.
32% : Trump said it was still not clear what led to the crash.
28% : Trump also suggested he might make sweeping changes at federal aviation agencies.
25% : Here's the latest: "As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying," former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg posted on X shortly after President Donald Trump's White House news conference.
25% : " Trump blamed previous administrations' efforts to promote diversity at federal agencies for contributing to the crash.
24% : Without evidence, Trump blamed air traffic controllers, the helicopter pilots and Democratic policies at federal agencies.
22% : " That followed Trump sharply criticizing Buttigieg and even resorting to profanity to denounce what he called Democratic-led efforts to promote diversity at federal agencies.
21% : " Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York says Trump spewing conspiracy theories about the crash "turns your stomach.

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