Staff Reports
In an astonishing display of timing, CNN’s Abby Phillip managed to connect President Donald Trump to a midair disaster involving an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter. Less than an hour after the tragedy struck, Phillip’s commentary suggested that Trump’s administration’s decisions—like some sort of dark cloud hanging over the aviation system—were at fault for the accident. Just to clarify, this was the point in time when people were searching for survivors, not scapegoats.
On the day of the incident, Phillip pointed out that with only nine days left before the Biden administration took over, the absence of a confirmed FAA administrator was a glaring issue, and surprise—Trump’s past decisions were thrust into the spotlight. The host masterfully spun the narrative, asking what the transitional period meant for this unfortunate day. Naturally, the former Department of Transportation Inspector General Mary Schiavo burst that bubble quickly, reminding everyone that air traffic controllers remain steadfast through any political upheaval. Who would have thought that these folks operate independently of who sits in the Oval Office?
Those at CNN are absolutely scumbags and garbage.
Immediately trying to blame this horrific crash on President Trump because Biden’s FAA head resigned and a new one hasn’t been confirmed yet.
The Blackhawk was flying dark, heads should roll at Pentagon pic.twitter.com/1ThUe38vKD
— Matt Couch (@RealMattCouch) January 30, 2025
Adding to this circus, CNN contributor Sellers also attempted to implicate Trump by referencing an executive order that implemented a hiring freeze. Instead of focusing on the tragic event or the families involved, just days post-election, the media juggernaut was eager to play the blame game. The backlash was swift, leading to Sellers deleting his post and offering a hastily crafted apology—something that is becoming a running theme in the media’s uncanny knack for misjudging public sentiment.
U.S. Representative Norma Torres from California chimed in with her own take, placing at least some of the blame on Trump due to the hiring freeze. While she prayed for the families affected, one has to wonder why certain politicians can’t keep their focus on the tragedy at hand rather than dredging up political grievances. Instead of finding a constructive way to address the situation, it seems some are intent on making headlines by playing the blame game.
Meanwhile, as details emerged, the facts remained stark. The crash involved a Bombardier CRJ700 with 60 people aboard and a military UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter conducting a training flight. With cold water temperatures exacerbating an already dire situation, it took a backseat to political pontification. The Army confirmed the helicopter had three soldiers on board, and shockingly, what followed was a grim count of bodies found amid the chaos.
The predictable press conference, filled with vagueness and more questions than answers, was on the horizon. President Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance both confirmed that they were briefed on the situation, extending prayers to victims and first responders—a far more appropriate and timely response than any obscure political insinuations. With the nation reeling from yet another tragedy, it’s worth noting that the focus should indeed be on healing and recovery, not feeding the media’s insatiable appetite for political skirmishes in the wake of disaster.
