Trump Fuels Crazy D.C. Plane Crash Theories [View all]

Source: The Daily Beast

Trump Fuels Crazy D.C. Plane Crash Theories With Insult to Army Pilots

Though little is known about the collision, the president said it could have been prevented.

Julia Ornedo Reporter
Matt Young Night Editor
Updated Jan. 30 2025 3:16AM EST
Published Jan. 30 2025 1:41AM EST

President Donald Trump had more questions than answers in his first social post following a mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday night outside of Washington, D.C.

The president had earlier confirmed via the White House that he been briefed on the situation, which saw a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collide with American Eagle Flight 5342, sending both careening into the frigid waters of the Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport.

Though no officials have confirmed fatalities, dozens are believed to be dead and emergency services were on scene throughout the night battling the freezing temperatures to rescue or recover the 67 individuals in the air at the time.

Shortly after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump had been briefed, the president took to Truth Social to wildly speculate about the situation.

“The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport,” Trump said. ...

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