White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Friday that the White House is deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash and continues to offer thoughts and prayers to the victims' families and friends.
Leavitt stated that President Trump was briefed on the incident multiple times and has been closely monitoring the recovery efforts. In response to the crash, the President signed a memorandum calling for an immediate assessment of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ensure the highest aviation safety standards are being upheld.
The memorandum specifically instructs the Secretary of Transportation and the FAA administrator to review all hiring decisions and safety protocol changes made in the past four years. Any deficiencies in aviation safety standards and protocols are to be addressed promptly to enhance aviation safety.
Leavitt emphasized that the review will encompass a thorough evaluation and reversal of any decline in hiring standards that may have occurred during the previous administration. The goal is to ensure that aviation safety remains uncompromised and that corrective actions are taken as necessary.
