President Donald J. Trump recently issued a Presidential Memorandum that puts an end to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) hiring practices under the Biden Administration, which favored diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over safety and efficiency. The memorandum directs the Secretary of Transportation and the FAA Administrator to halt these programs immediately and revert to a merit-based hiring system.

The memorandum also requires a review of all FAA employees in critical safety positions, ensuring that those who fail to meet performance standards are replaced. This decision comes as millions of Americans rely on safe and timely air travel daily. The Biden Administration had previously hired individuals with severe disabilities and mental health issues, raising serious concerns about safety.

President Trump's move aims to restore public trust and comply with the law by ensuring that job criteria are based solely on competence. The importance of FAA competence was highlighted when an outage caused by employee mistakes grounded all flights in January 2023.

This memorandum fulfills Trump's promise to end illegal discrimination and brings back common sense in hiring practices. He believes in a colorblind and merit-based society, as stated in his inaugural address and a subsequent executive order.

Trump Halts FAA's DEI Hiring: Prioritizes Safety Over Politics

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