US President Donald Trump is facing backlash for his sarcastic response to a question about visiting the site of a deadly plane crash in Washington, DC.
When asked if he would visit the crash site, Trump quipped, “You want me to go swimming?” during a White House press briefing on Thursday.
A Devastating Crash with No Survivors
The plane crash, which occurred at Ronald Reagan Airport on Wednesday night, claimed the lives of all 67 people on board.
Despite his initial dismissive remark, Trump later confirmed that he would meet with some of the victims’ families, although he didn’t provide a timeline for the meeting.
Trump Doubles Down on His Remarks
Trump added, “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?”
His comments were widely criticized on social media, with many calling his tone insensitive and heartless.
Social Media Reacts to Trump’s Comments
Many people took to social media to express their outrage and disappointment at Trump’s response.
One user wrote, “67 people die under his watch, and he makes a joke?
Callous, heartless, completely lacking in empathy.”
Another user added, “We are such a profoundly unserious country sometimes.”
Trump Blames Biden and DEI for the Crash
The controversy deepened when Trump signed an executive order titled “Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety” and blamed Joe Biden and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs for the crash.
However, there is no official investigation to support his claim. Trump said, “We want the most competent people…
We don’t care what race they are.
We want the most competent people, especially in those positions.”
Trump’s Claims Based on “Common Sense”
When pressed for evidence to support his claims, Trump admitted that there was none, but insisted that his claims were based on “common sense.”
He added, “You’re talking about extremely complex things, and if they don’t have a great brain, they’re not going to be very good at what they do, and bad things will happen.”