Trump questions gender policies in aviation after Washington crash

President Donald Trump has questioned gender parity policies in aviation following the plane crash at Reagan National Airport. In his public appearance, Trump suggested that the cause of the accident could be linked to the implementation of these policies during the previous administration.

The accident involved an American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter. Trump, when asked about the role of the helicopter pilot, commented: "You had the pilot problem". The president questioned why the pilot didn't move out of the way of the commercial plane in time, which could have prevented the collision.

Trump also mentioned that, according to his investigations, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had sought to hire people with significant disabilities. Among these, he mentioned vision problems and partial paralysis, which, according to him, could have affected safety operations in the aviation sector.

"The work has now shifted to a rescue mission. Unfortunately, there are no survivors," Trump stated, referring to the ongoing operation to recover the remains of the crash.

The tragedy has left the families of the victims in deep sorrow. The president expressed his condolences on behalf of the nation.

Regarding the hiring protocol at the FAA. Trump said that the previous administration's gender parity policies might have favored the inclusion of people with disabilities.

Additionally, without considering their preparation or capabilities for high-risk jobs. "In these operations, the best, the most prepared must be present," he stated.

Trump also reflected on the importance of maintaining a high standard in aviation, recalling that human errors and inappropriate decisions can have fatal consequences. In his view, the priority must be safety and efficiency, not the implementation of measures that could compromise them, such as gender parity in such crucial positions.

The president expressed that these types of decisions can't be taken lightly and must be based on common sense and logic. "What we have to do is have common sense and logic in these operations", he said. He also explained that the preparation and skills of the people in charge of aviation are essential.

Trump declared that the FAA should take stricter measures to ensure that the people holding these positions. Despite inclusion policies, Trump emphasized that aviation and other high-risk areas must prioritize skills over gender parity policies.

"Gender parity policies can't be an obstacle to safety. The proper functioning of our workforce, especially in critical sectors," Trump concluded. The president made it clear that experience and capability must be the main selection criteria.