Fact-Checking Trump’s D.C. Plane Crash News Conference and Remarks on D.E.I.
There is no evidence that diversity efforts played a role in the crash, and his statements disregarded his own administration’s hiring policies.
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What Trump said about the D.C. plane crash
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Buttigieg responds to Trump's insults on D.C. plane crash
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Trump speaks about D.C. plane crash, points blame at DEI
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Hegseth, Trump on D.C. plane crash
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Latest news on D.C plane crash as Trump blames DEI policies
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'We are in mourning': Trump delivers statement on deadly D.C. plane crash
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Confirmation hearings for Trump Cabinet picks continue after D.C. plane crash
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Trump reacts to D.C. midair plane crash
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Press Conference at Mar-a-Lago
The president-elect made inaccurate claims about his predecessor’s energy policies and repeated familiar falsehoods on a number of topics.The New York Times - Jan. 7
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