Trump ridicules journalist's question about visiting plane crash site
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Donald Trump faced criticism after ridiculing a journalist's inquiry about whether he planned to visit the site of a deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C.
The crash, which occurred on January 29, 2025, involved an American Airlines flight colliding with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, killing all 67 people on board.
During a press briefing on January 30, a reporter asked Trump if he intended to visit the crash site. Trump, in a dismissive tone, mocked the question, saying, "You want me to go swimming?" The response was perceived as callous, especially given the tragic loss of life involved in the incident.
What a nasty piece of shit:
Reporter: “Do you have a plan to go visit the site?”
Trump: “I have a plan to visit, not the site. Because you tell me, what’s the site? The water? You want me to go swimming?”
pic.twitter.com/o57CmPv0Zj— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) January 30, 2025
The crash, which took place over the Potomac River, remains under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Trump, however, controversially attributed the accident to previous diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring policies. Critics quickly rebuked this statement, pointing out that such claims were premature, as no official findings had been released.
The NTSB is expected to release preliminary findings on the crash in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the incident has sparked public outcry and a flurry of online discussions. Many have expressed shock over Trump’s response, with some calling it insensitive in light of the tragedy. As the investigation unfolds, attention will focus on determining the cause of the collision and the policies surrounding it.