- Bakari Sellers’ Controversial Post
CNN commentator Bakari Sellers shared a post on social media blaming Donald Trump for the tragic American Airlines-Black Hawk crash over DC, which claimed 67 lives. Sellers referenced a Trump-issued hiring freeze on air traffic controllers, citing concerns from a House Committee on Transport and Infrastructure about potential safety risks. His post quickly sparked backlash for politicizing the tragedy. - Backlash and Apology
Sellers faced fierce criticism on social media, with users accusing him of disrespecting the victims and using the tragedy for political points. In response, Sellers deleted his post and issued an apology, acknowledging his error. He expressed frustration and vowed to do better, emphasizing that the focus should be on rescuing survivors and preventing future accidents. - The Investigation into the Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) took over the investigation of the midair crash between the military-grade Black Hawk helicopter and the American Airlines plane. The incident remains unexplained, with the crash being the worst U.S. aviation disaster since 9/11. Rescue operations turned into a recovery effort, with no survivors confirmed, and the identities of the deceased not yet released. - Trump’s Response and Theories
Shortly after Sellers’ post, Donald Trump voiced his own thoughts on the crash. He questioned the actions of the helicopter crew and air traffic controllers, suggesting the crash could have been prevented. Trump emphasized the clear night conditions and the plane’s visibility, further fueling discussions and theories about the incident. - Military and Ongoing Recovery Efforts
The Army confirmed the Black Hawk helicopter crew, all soldiers, were on a training flight when the crash occurred. The Pentagon began notifying their families. As recovery efforts continued, DC Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly declared the operation had switched from rescue to recovery, confirming there were no survivors and marking the incident as the first fatal U.S. commercial airline crash since 2009.
Controversial Post Sparks Fury: Bakari Sellers Apologizes for Blaming Trump
