Trump Administration Fires Hundreds of FAA Employees Amid Staffing Crisis

The dismissals come weeks after a deadly aviation accident and as Elon Musk is tasked with developing a new air traffic control system.

The Trump administration has begun terminating hundreds of FAA employees, including air traffic controllers and safety personnel, despite long-standing staffing shortages.
FAA employees were reportedly notified of their dismissals via emails from non-official addresses, with some suspecting retaliation for criticizing Elon Musk's companies, Tesla and X.
The FAA has faced scrutiny following a January aviation accident near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people, with investigators pointing to faulty instruments and communication issues.
President Trump has blamed FAA diversity programs for reduced safety standards, though no evidence has been provided to support this claim.
Elon Musk's SpaceX team has been tasked with creating a 'world-class' air traffic control system, as part of broader government efficiency initiatives led by Musk.