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‘There Were 503 Lapses’: Kris Kobach Breaks Down Consequences Of Hiring DEI In Aviation

  • Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach criticized Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hiring practices in aviation, linking them to safety concerns following a deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C. On Wednesday.
  • In 2023, the FAA recorded 503 lapses in air traffic control decisions, a 65% increase from the previous year, raising concerns about aviation safety.
  • Kobach highlighted a lawsuit claiming nearly 1,000 qualified air traffic controller applicants were dismissed because they were white, amid scrutiny of DEI hiring policies.
  • Republican officials, including Trump, support ending DEI practices in aviation, emphasizing that hiring should focus on skill and competence rather than diversity quotas.
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Rep. Nehls to Newsmax: 'Wholeheartedly' Agree on Ending DEI in Aviation

Regarding President Donald Trump's stance on ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in the aviation industry, Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, who chairs the House Subcommittee on Aviation, told Newsmax Friday that he agrees wholeheartedly.

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‘There Were 503 Lapses’: Kris Kobach Breaks Down Consequences of Hiring DEI in Aviation

DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach appeared Thursday on Fox Business to discuss concerns regarding the diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring practices in the aviation industry. An American Airlines passenger plane collided with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday evening, resulting in fatalities for everyone involved. During an appearance on “The B…

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State attorney general breaks down consequences of hiring DEI in aviation * WorldNetDaily * by Mariane Angela, Daily Caller News Foundation

'In 2023, based on internal statistics at FAA, there were 503 lapses of in-air traffic controller decisions, which was up to 65% over the previous year. And the New York Times reported also in 2023 that there were 300 near collisions in the preceding 12 months, which was double what it had been a decade earlier'

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Kansas AG Kris Kobach Sounds Alarm Over DEI Hiring In Aviation Industry Following Deadly Crash

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach renewed his criticism of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring practices in the aviation industry during an appearance Thursday on Fox Business, arguing that race-based hiring could be compromising passenger safety. Kobach’s comments come amid rising concerns over aviation safety… Kansas AG Kris Kobach Sounds Alarm Over DEI Hiring In Aviation Industry Following Deadly Crash

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‘There Were 503 Lapses’: Kris Kobach Breaks Down Consequences Of Hiring DEI In Aviation

Kris Kobach discussed the serious concerns regarding the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring practices in the aviation industry.

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The Daily Caller broke the news in Washington, United States on Friday, January 31, 2025.
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