The blame game is on, with Donald Trump and Elon Musk taking the lead.

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are stirring controversy with their speculations on the cause of a fatal collision between a military helicopter and a commercial airliner.

During a press conference on January 30, President Trump suggested a connection between diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the recent tragic midair crash involving an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter, resulting in the loss of 64 passengers, including 14 figure skaters, and three crew members. Trump and Musk insinuated that DEI-influenced hiring practices may have played a role in the incident.

Trump emphasized the importance of stringent standards in air traffic control and aviation personnel selection, arguing against compromising qualifications for the sake of diversity. Meanwhile, Musk, heading the Department of Government Efficiency, also attributed the tragedy to DEI hiring practices and criticized the Biden administration's approach.

In a series of tweets, Musk called out the FAA and government agencies for their alleged reckless hiring, while demanding the resignation of FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker due to penalties imposed on SpaceX. This led to Whitaker's resignation and drew criticism from aviation industry veterans.

Both Trump and Musk have faced backlash, with critics such as Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) pointing fingers at their leadership decisions affecting aviation safety. AOC highlighted Trump's actions that impacted air traffic controllers and aviation safety committees, emphasizing the need for accountability.

The collision near the Potomac River involving Flight 5342 has sparked debates on safety measures in aviation. While Trump emphasized the importance of psychological and cognitive tests, the connection between DEI policies and the crash remains a subject of contentious discussion.

For more insights into this tragic incident, watch the above report.