In the wake of a tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C., former President Donald Trump and several Republican officials have pointed fingers at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, arguing they contributed to the incident. Trump has been vocal in his criticism, linking DEI and FAA diversity initiatives to safety concerns in aviation. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and aviation experts have dismissed these claims as unfounded, highlighting a lack of evidence and underscoring that issues such as understaffing and lax regulations may be more pertinent factors in the crash. Amidst this heated debate, aviation whistleblowers have come forward, stating that DEI policies have made the industry less safe. As the political fallout continues, some Republican figures caution against hastily assigning blame without proper evidence. Critics assert that using the crash as a platform to promote DEI skepticism is reckless and diverts attention from genuine safety issues.