Following the fatal collision over Washington, DC, Rep. Jesús García, a Democrat from Illinois, has accused President Donald Trump of exploiting the disaster for political gain. García stated in an interview with CNN that Trump is spreading racist lies and divisiveness to score points with his base.
García highlighted the significant decrease in air travel fatalities in recent years and emphasized the need to determine the cause of the incident. He mentioned that it is essential to understand whether human error or other factors led to the flight collision.
The Congressman expressed the importance of gathering facts and recommendations before taking any action. He assured that the subcommittee on aviation would be ready to act once all necessary information is available.
