Trump rails against DEI at press conference on cause of fatal DC plane crash

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

77% : " While promising to be there for the families of the victims "to wipe away the tears and to offer you our devotion, our love, and our support," Trump pledged to share some "very strong opinions and ideas" about what went wrong, acknowledging the country is "searching for answers.
65% : " On Wednesday night, the White House circulated an official statement from Trump, in which the president informed the public he had been "fully briefed" and was grateful to the first responders for their "incredible work.
51% : " "You must have only the highest standards to work in our aviation system," Trump said.
51% : " CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER Amid Situation Room briefings alongside the likes of national security adviser Mike Walz, Trump later updated his account on his social media platform, Truth Social, in which he speculated that it could have been "prevented.
48% : " During the briefing, Trump also confirmed that he was naming Christopher Rocheleau as acting Federal Aviation Administration administrator and remained adamant that it was safe to fly.
46% : " When pressed for proof that diversity was specifically responsible, Trump repeatedly pointed to "common sense," contending that "it just could have been" and previewing future firings.
45% : " "May God Bless their souls," Trump wrote.
32% : Reading from prepared remarks after encouraging a moment of silence to mark the tragedy that unfolded in mid-air, Trump said he was "heartbroken" and that it was "an hour of anguish" in the White House press briefing room debut before criticizing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in particular for the incident ahead of an official investigation.
22% : "A real tragedy," Trump told reporters on Thursday less than 24 hours after the accident.
22% : " Trump then used an expletive to describe Biden Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, dismissing criticism that he was doing so before all the victims had been recovered and their names announced.
21% : In response, Buttigieg described Trump's scrutiny "despicable" as "families grieve," asserting "Trump should be leading not lying.

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