Eric Swalwell Faces Criticism After Linking Trump to Recent Plane Crashes

The congressman’s comments blaming Trump for aviation accidents have been widely debunked and met with backlash.

Rep. Eric Swalwell claimed that Donald Trump has overseen more plane crashes in his first month as president than any other U.S. president, a statement that has been proven false by official data.
Swalwell’s remarks followed a small plane crash in Covington, Georgia, that killed two people, marking the fifth fatal aviation accident since Trump took office in January 2025.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) data contradicts Swalwell’s claim, showing fewer accidents in Trump’s first month compared to Joe Biden’s first month in office.
Social media users and political commentators criticized Swalwell’s comments, with some accusing him of engaging in partisan rhetoric and spreading misinformation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and SpaceX are collaborating to explore potential improvements in air traffic safety systems in response to recent aviation incidents.