Trump Calls Washington Crash That Killed 67 ‘Amazing,’ Sparks Outrage

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41pm on 06 Feb 2025,Thursday India

US President Donald Trump sparked controversy by calling the Washington plane crash that killed 67 people “amazing.” Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast, he said the tragedy would lead to better air traffic control systems. Comparing the collision to golf balls at a driving range, Trump claimed the US air control system is outdated and blamed “obsolete equipment.” His remarks drew sharp criticism, with many calling them insensitive. Earlier, Trump blamed diversity hiring for the crash. The accident involved an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington’s Ronald Reagan National

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