President Trump Issues Statements About Plane & Helicopter Collision Near D.C.
on Jan 30, 2025
An American Airlines Plane And Army Helicopter Collided Near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport On Wednesday, January 29
President Donald Trump released two statements regarding the horrific collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter near Washington, D.C.
The collision occurred on Wednesday evening (January 29) as a passenger jet approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport for landing. The American Airlines flight originated from Witchita, Kansas.
Reports indicate that both the plane and the helicopter entered the Potomac River after impact. First responders arrived on the scene for rescue and recovery efforts, which are ongoing.
According to a Thursday morning (January 30) update from NBC 4 out of D.C., over 30 bodies have been recovered so far. The American Airlines flight had 64 people onboard, while there were 3 individuals on the Army helicopter.
President Donald Trump Issues Two Statements About The Tragic Collision Near Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump, who was just inaugurated on January 20, released two statements about the collision. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared his first statement.
“I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise.”
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 30, 2025
In a second statement released on his own Truth Social platform, Trump said the following:
“The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport. The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time. It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn’t the helicopter go up or down, or turn. Why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane. This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!”
Stay tuned for additional updates as they emerge. Our prayers go out to the families of the passengers aboard both aircraft and to all affected by this tragedy…
