Trump consoles crash victims then dives into politics with attack on diversity initiatives

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : Duffy took the White House podium alongside Trump and declared, "When Americans take off in airplanes, they should expect to land at their destination."
60% : " "He's run it right into the ground with his diversity," Trump said.
50% : " Vice President JD Vance, new Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth all lined up behind Trump to praise his leadership and echo his concerns about DEI programs and hiring.
49% : Trump said "we are one family" as he expressed condolences for the crash.
47% : " Trump said air traffic controllers needed to be geniuses.
42% : "The FAA is actively recruiting workers who suffer severe intellectual disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under a diversity and inclusion hiring initiative spelled out on the agency's website," Trump said.
33% : Speaking from the White House -- just over three miles from the scene -- Trump at points acknowledged that it was too soon to draw conclusions as he encouraged the nation to pray for the victims.
33% : Trump said "we do not know what led to this crash but we have some very strong opinions."
32% : " Trump said he had no evidence to support his claims that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and hiring preferences played a role in the crash, allowing that "it just could have been."
32% : He added: "As families grieve, Trump should be leading, not lying.
25% : As Trump spoke, a federal investigation into the crash was just getting started and first responders were still working to recover bodies from the wreckage of the commercial jet and army helicopter that crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport Wednesday night.
24% : Complaining about the previous administration, Trump continued, "their policy was horrible and their politics was even worse.
23% : Duffy added, "We will not accept excuses." Despite the crash, Trump said he "would not hesitate to fly.
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19% : Trump declared that "you had a pilot problem" and the helicopter was "going at an angle that was unbelievably bad."
8% : " Trump made a point to tell Duffy, who was sworn in on Tuesday as Buttigieg's replacement, "It's not your fault."
5% : " Trump complained specifically about Pete Buttigieg, who served as transportation secretary under former President Joe Biden, calling him "a disaster.

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