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EO: Immediate Assessment of Aviation Safety


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This January 30, 2025, White House memorandum addresses a fatal aircraft collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The memo blames the Biden and Obama administrations for implementing policies that allegedly lowered hiring standards at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), prioritizing diversity initiatives over merit. The current administration asserts these actions compromised safety, leading to the tragic accident. Consequently, the memorandum orders a review of FAA hiring practices and safety protocols from the past four years, demanding corrective actions to ensure aviation safety. The goal is to restore merit-based hiring and regain public trust.
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Study Hall HQBy C. Lege