
Reagan National Airport Crash: Trump, Lawmakers React to Tragedy as Officials Investigate
A mid-air collision between a military helicopter and a commercial airliner at Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport has left many shocked and in disbelief. In the aftermath of this devastating incident, officials are working to investigate the cause of the crash.
On social media, reactions from prominent figures have poured in. Fox News host Pete Hegseth tweeted that he was “actively monitoring” the situation, expressing prayers for those involved. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed his presence at the FAA building, where an investigation is currently underway.
In a statement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt conveyed President Donald Trump’s condolences and gratitude for the bravery of first responders.
“I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport,” the statement read. “May God Bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise.”
Representative Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., expressed her deepest condolences to those affected. Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears also took to social media to express her support and prayers for the victims and their families.
In a tweet, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pledged her department’s full support in the investigation.
“My office is deploying every available US Coast Guard resource for search and rescue efforts in this horrific incident at DCA,” she wrote. “We are actively monitoring the situation & stand ready to support local responders. Praying for the victims and first responders.”
The Reagan National Airport crash has left officials scrambling to understand the cause of the disaster, while the nation mourns the loss of innocent lives.
Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business
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