Trump’s latest executive action made post-crash blame game even worse

Donald Trump's response to the American Eagle Flight 5342 crash was, by any fair measure, obscene — which he made worse with an ugly executive memorandum.

Friday, January 31, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump's latest executive action made post-crash blame game even worse Trump's latest executive action made post-crash blame game even worse Donald Trump's response to the American Eagle Flight 5342 crash was, by any fair measure, obscene — which he made worse with an ugly executive memorandum. MORE The latest Republican bombshell about the FBI looks like a dud Sen. Chuck Grassley said he was exposing provocative internal emails from the FBI. A closer look, however, suggested there were no great revelations. MORE The latest Republican bombshell about the FBI looks like a dud Sen. Chuck Grassley said he was exposing provocative internal emails from the FBI. A closer look, however, suggested there were no great revelations. MORE Despite tough talk, Trump starts to show weakness toward China It's hard not to notice the disconnect between what Donald Trump said about China before Election Day 2024, and what he's doing now. MORE Despite tough talk, Trump starts to show weakness toward China It's hard not to notice the disconnect between what Donald Trump said about China before Election Day 2024, and what he's doing now. MORE Gabbard, RFK Jr. do themselves no favors ahead of confirmation votes The Republican-led Senate hasn't yet rejected any of Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees, but Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appear to be on shaky ground. MORE Gabbard, RFK Jr. do themselves no favors ahead of confirmation votes The Republican-led Senate hasn't yet rejected any of Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees, but Tulsi Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appear to be on shaky ground. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG How Americans ended up without an FAA administrator as Trump came into office In education order, Trump revives failed '1776 Commission' Contrast in defense secretaries highlights Trump's failure to take staffing government seriously Trump pick for HHS doubles down on weird racial vaccine theory he apparently misunderstood Federal prosecutors withdraw from investigation targeting GOP's Andy Ogles   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER