Sixty-seven people died when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed into American Airlines Flight 5342 as it came in for a landing at Reagan National Airport on the night of Jan. 29 outside of Washington, D.C. Investigators are still examining the accident and putting details together, but believe that the helicopter was flying at too high of an altitude. It was the deadliest U.S. plane crash since 2001.

President Trump blamed the crash on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices, although no data defends that claim.

Watch the above video as Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid explains why she says it is wrong for Trump to politicize this national tragedy, saying that he has been using it to advance an anti-DEI agenda without having any evidence tying DEI to the crash.

The following is an excerpt from the above video:

In the aftermath of such tragedies, it’s customary to await a thorough investigation before making categorical declarations. But because we live in a world where reality outpaces satire on the daily, President Trump — never one to adhere to “customs” or “facts”— decided to skip the whole “waiting for evidence” part. He promptly blamed the crash on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, suggesting that these initiatives compromised safety by prioritizing inclusivity over competence.

Let’s inject a little “common sense,” as the president likes to say. The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the incident, focusing on factors like air traffic control, communications, flight paths, and potential mechanical failures. There is no truth in the suggestion that hiring policies for air traffic controllers prioritize diversity over ability. None. 

Preliminary reports indicate that the helicopter may have been flying above its designated altitude, and that there might have been communication issues between the aircraft and air traffic control.

Yet, without a shred of evidence, the president pointed a finger at DEI policies.