The Trump administration recently fired hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following a fatal crash in Washington, D.C. The union representing the employees criticized the decision, stating that it would further strain an already understaffed workforce. The union emphasized that the recent crashes across the country highlight the importance of maintaining adequate staffing levels for public safety. Approximately 300 employees received termination notices over the weekend, including maintenance mechanics, aeronautical information specialists, and aviation safety assistants. FAA officials have previously warned about understaffing and the stress on employees due to a shortage of personnel. The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the cause of the crash near Washington, D.C., which killed 67 people, making it the deadliest U.S. air crash in almost 25 years. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg demanded answers regarding the fired personnel and their positions. The Department of Transportation did not respond to requests for comment. Aaron Gilchrist and Natasha Korecki from NBC News contributed to the reporting, along with Lora Kolodny from CNBC.
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