CNN commentator apologises for 'f***ed up' tweet blaming Donald Trump for plane crash A CNN commentator has deleted a social media post seemingly blaming the President of the United States after the horrific air crash that involved an American Airlines jet colliding with an Army helicopter.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom shared details of the accident: "On final approach into Reagan National, it collided with a military aircraft on an otherwise normal approach," adding, "At this time, we don't know why the military aircraft came into the path of the ...
As one nation we grieve for every precious soul that has been taken from us so suddenly," said Trump, reflecting on the impact of the tragedy which "really shaken a lot of people," extending beyond U.S. borders due to foreign nationals being among those onboard.
In response to the tragedy, CNN commentator Bakari Sellers took to Twitter (X) to share a screenshot of a recent release from House Committee on Transport and Infrastructure regarding a Trump-issued hiring freeze on air traffic controllers.
Rescue teams managed to retrieve at least 28 bodies from the frigid waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter seemingly collided with the jet during its descent to Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington late Wednesday, according to officials.
