Trump’s Air Traffic Control Diversity Program: From Champion to Critic
The core of this discussion centers on a fascinating irony: Donald Trump, now vehemently criticizing diversity initiatives within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), actually initiated a program aimed at increasing diversity among air traffic controllers. This seemingly contradictory stance highlights a larger pattern of shifting narratives and a disregard for consistency that has become a hallmark of his public persona.
The program in question, launched in 2019 under Trump’s administration, was designed to recruit individuals with targeted disabilities into air traffic control training. This was presented, at the time, as a forward-thinking initiative to broaden the pool of qualified candidates and promote inclusivity within the FAA.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood