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Original Claim

Recent airline crashes are the result of FAA cuts.

a month ago

Context by Compass

The claim that recent airline crashes are the result of FAA cuts is partially supported by recent events. Reports indicate that the Trump administration has fired hundreds of FAA employees, including those in roles supporting air safety, which has raised concerns about aviation safety The Guardian AP News. However, the FAA and Department of Transportation have stated that these cuts do not include critical safety personnel, and investigations into recent crashes are ongoing FAA.