Summary

The FAA is facing a leadership vacuum amid a major aviation disaster after former administrator Michael Whitaker resigned on January 20th, following clashes with Elon Musk.

Musk, angered by FAA fines against SpaceX, publicly called for Whitaker’s resignation.

The crisis intensified after an Army helicopter collided with an American Airlines jet in Washington, D.C., killing all on board.

Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as acting FAA administrator, with Musk reportedly influencing government staffing decisions.

The FAA also struggles with underfunding and air traffic control staffing shortages.

  • breadsmasher@lemmy.world
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    15 hours ago

    the nazi musk, after being fined, pushed out the administrator of the agency that fined him.

    well done, trump voters 👍

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      7 hours ago

      Hey, that’s Musk’s privilege as Chief Executive.

      If you didn’t want Musk doing this stuff, you shouldn’t have voted for him.

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      15 hours ago

      The whole point of this administration is revenge and demonstrating the power of the hated. The goal is to enshrine a permanent oligarchy and rich ruling class that no longer has to pander to the masses because they’re tired of doing it.

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        14 hours ago

        Tearing apart the government is the goal. The Oligarchy is icing on the cake.

        Or it might be the other way around. Idk it’s the same either way.
        im tired, boss.