• The FAA lacked leadership
• Michael Whitaker resigned on Jan 20, with years left on his term
• Jan 29, an AA jet and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near D.C., killing 67
• Trump cites DEI policies are responsible for the crash
• Trump appoints Christopher Rocheleau as acting FAA head Jan 30
But that’s not the story
This was all because the existing FAA director had concerns about another failed Elon Musk rocket disaster that reeked havoc—raining debris and diverting international flights