The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday sharply criticized President Trump for casting blame for the fatal plane crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies.

The CBC offered it sympathies for the families impacted by the crash and thanked the first responders who arrived on the scene just minutes after the fatal crash before issuing a strong rebuke of Trump and Republicans.

“However, the opportunity to fully focus our sympathies on those who are in mourning and who may not have even retrieved their dearly departed was marred by a truly disgusting and disgraceful display of racist political prognostication," the CBC said.

"President Trump, without evidence or regard for the gravity and solemnity of this incident in which American lives were lost, held a press conference to falsely blame the diversity initiatives of past administrations for the cause of this incident. Not only are the President’s claims untrue, they also speak to the Republican Party’s desire to divide us as a country."

The CBC added that DEI initiatives represent "American values."

“Diversity policies work to benefit all Americans who have traditionally been kept out of opportunities, including white women, veterans, and aging Americans, not just the Black and minority communities that Trump and Republicans want to scapegoat and villainize for political gain.”

The remarks come after Trump blamed DEI programs for........

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