Trump Gives Official Remarks On Fatal Plane Crash Near Ronald Reagan Airport
on Jan 30, 2025
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President Donald Trump Held A Press Briefing At The White House Regarding The Collision Between A Plane And A Helicopter That Took Place Close To Washington D.C.
The tragic accident occurred on Wednesday night, January 29, when an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided over the Potomac River.
The American Airlines plane was approaching its landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. It had 64 passengers on board. The Army helicopter was carrying three individuals. There are no survivors from either aircraft.
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Before the scheduled press conference, President Trump issued two statements shortly after the tragic crash occurred. His first statement was shared by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 30, 2025
Trump’s second statement was shared on his Truth Social page.
Trump’s Official Remarks Regarding The Deadly Plane Crash
The briefing on Thursday morning began with a moment of silence, which was requested by Donald Trump before he delivered his remarks.
The newly sworn-in president then offered his condolences to the families and individuals affected. He confirmed that there were no survivors from the crash.
Trump also expressed that America was in a “moment of anguish,” calling the incident “a dark and excruciating night in our nation’s capital and in our nation’s history.”
The President made hefty claims, stating that he and his administration have their own theories about what happened, despite the lack of confirmed evidence regarding the situation.
“We do not know what led to this crash, but we have some very strong opinions and ideas,” Mr. Trump said. “We’ll find out how this disaster occurred and we’ll ensure that nothing like this ever happens again.”
He went on to discuss the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program, suggesting that DEI “could have been” a factor in the collision. There have been no facts provided to support those claims.
Members Of U.S. Figure Skating Team Confirmed To Be Passengers On Plane
As of now, the identities of the passengers on either aircraft have not been revealed. But, it has been confirmed that several passengers aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 were members of the U.S. Figure Skating Team. Reports also indicate that Russian figure skating world champions Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were among those on the flight.
Watch President Donald Trump’s official remarks about the devastating plane crash near Ronald Reagan Airport in the video below.
