Boeing Faces Criticism Over Flight Safety Incidents Amid DEI Debate

Conservatives, including Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr., blame diversity initiatives for recent mishaps, despite lack of evidence linking DEI to the incidents.

Recent flight safety incidents have led to a wave of criticism against Boeing, with some conservatives attributing the mishaps to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in hiring.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump Jr. have publicly blamed DEI initiatives for the incidents, despite no evidence linking DEI practices to the accidents.
Boeing employees and aviation experts have instead pointed to a culture prioritizing profit and speed over quality and safety as the cause of the incidents.
DEI initiatives aim to increase representation among underrepresented groups, but have become a target in the culture war ahead of the 2024 general election.
Despite the criticism, diversity data from Boeing shows that the company is still short of its goals to hire more women and people of color.