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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasizes the significance of training for government operational continuity during emergencies.

President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth discuss the midair collision near Reagan National Airport, highlighting concerns about the helicopter's altitude.

According to a New York Times report, staffing was thin in the control tower at Reagan National Airport, where the airliner was about to land when the collision occurred. One controller, rather than the usual two, was handling both plane and helicopter traffic, the Times quoted a preliminary Federal Aviation…

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In a video statement, Hegseth said the helicopter was flown by a "fairly experienced crew" doing a "required annual night evaluation" at the moment of the crash. Hegseth added that the crew was wearing night-vision goggles.

At a White House briefing, Hegseth echoed President Donald Trump who, without proof, blamed the crash on Democrats and DEI policies.

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