In a controversial move, the Trump administration has begun mass firings of FAA employees, with union leaders reporting that hundreds have received termination letters. This decision comes just weeks after a deadly plane crash near Washington D.C., raising significant safety concerns among travelers and aviation experts. Critics, including Senator Cantwell and Congressman Cohen, have expressed alarm over the potential risks posed by these layoffs, especially in a context where the FAA is already facing staffing shortages. Amidst calls for accountability, questions are also being raised about the implications of these firings for aviation safety and whether this trend benefits private interests like those of Elon Musk. The air-traffic control union is currently analyzing the impact of these firings as the aviation community reacts to the ongoing situation.