Donald Trump gave a surprising response when asked if he would visit the site of a deadly plane crash

Former President Donald Trump gave a surprising and somewhat confusing response when asked if he planned to visit the site of a tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C.

The crash, which happened on Wednesday evening, involved an American Airlines plane that collided with a Blackhawk helicopter over the Potomac River. More than 60 people lost their lives, and authorities confirmed on Thursday that no one survived.

Trump blamed the disaster on the previous administration’s hiring policies, specifically diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. He suggested that these policies may have played a role in the tragedy, though he did not provide any evidence to support this claim.

While speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump was asked whether he would visit the crash site. His response left many confused.

REPORTER: Have you spoken to any of the families of the victims?

TRUMP: I don’t want to comment on that.

REPORTER: Do you plan to visit the crash site?

TRUMP: I have a plan to visit the site because you tell me—what’s the site? The water? Do you want me to go swimming?

REPORTER: Or meet with the emergency responders there?

TRUMP: I don’t have a plan for that, but I will be meeting with some of the families who lost loved ones and some people who were badly injured.

His response raised eyebrows, as many expected a clearer and more direct answer from a former president during such a serious moment. Instead, Trump seemed unsure about where exactly the crash site was and made a joke about swimming in the water.

The plane crash was a devastating event, and rescue teams worked through the night to search for survivors. However, by Thursday, officials confirmed that everyone on board the plane and helicopter had died. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and authorities are looking into what went wrong.