White House defends Trump response to midair collision

The White House says US President Donald Trump is "making air travel
safer" by reviewing hiring practices following Wednesday night's fatal
mid-air collision in Washington.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration review
will look at the past four years at the Federal Aviation
Administration.

It comes as the president faces accusations of racism for suggesting
diversity hirings contributed to Wednesday's crash between a passenger
jet and military helicopter.

Leavitt defended president Trump's comments.

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Leavitt said the president is working to make changes.

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