Transportation Secretary and DC's Fire Chief clammed up at a press conference today, dodging inquiries about the existence of an acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) director following the horrific Potomac river plane crash.
A journalist asked: "Is there an acting FFA director?" They were met with silent backs as the officials turned away, ignoring the question.
Former head of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mike Whitaker was pressed to resign by Elon Musk publicly, leading to the boss quitting his post on the day of the inauguration.
The FAA had been planning to fine Musk's company SpaceX $630,000 for violations related to its launches, prompting Musk to threaten to sue the FAA for "regulatory overreach."
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The X boss took to his social media platform to pointedly remark: "He needs to resign."
Given Musk's close relationship with President Donald Trump, it likely came as no surprise when Whitaker quit his post on the day of the inauguration. Musk accused the Whitaker of "harassment" before he left his post.