Breaking news: Trump, without citing evidence, blames plane crash on D.E.I. and Democrats

His remarks on the plane crash reflected his instinct to frame events through his ideological lens.

View in browser Jan. 30, 2025, 1:04 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Doug Mills/The New York Times Trump, Without Citing Evidence, Blames D.E.I. and Democrats for Plane Crash President Trump's remarks, suggesting that diversity requirements and other policies somehow caused the collision of a passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Washington, reflected his instinct to immediately frame major events through his political or ideological lens. Read more More coverage Follow live updates on the crash. → See the routes the plane and helicopter were taking. → A webcam captured the two aircraft colliding and a subsequent explosion. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018