Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
- Posted on February 18, 2025
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Trump begins firings of FAA staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash

The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred FAA employees, impacting workers involved in crucial safety and defense roles. This decision raises significant concerns about national airspace security and comes amid an existing shortage of air traffic controllers and recent close calls in aviation safety.