Trans Pilot Falsely Blamed for DC Helicopter Crash Amidst Anti-Trans Smear Campaign
Following a tragic helicopter-airplane collision in Washington, D.C., Chief Warrant Officer Jo Ellis, a transgender Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia National Guard, was falsely identified on social media as one of the deceased service members. Ellis publicly refuted these claims, emphasizing the disrespect shown to the actual victims and their families. The identities of the three soldiers killed in the crash have yet to be officially released, while an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway. President Trump offered commentary blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, a claim not yet supported by investigative findings.
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