Dallas City Wire

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, representing Texas' 30th district, has recently shared a series of tweets discussing actions taken by former President Trump and issues related to FAA staffing. Her posts highlight changes in leadership within federal agencies and challenges faced by the Federal Aviation Administration.

On January 30, 2025, Congresswoman Crockett tweeted about significant personnel changes initiated by former President Trump on January 22. She stated that "Also on January 22, Trump fired the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and the Coast Guard."

In another tweet on the same day, Crockett addressed Trump's approach to advisory committees. She noted that "On January 22, Aviation Security Advisory Committee members were told Trump was cutting members of all advisory committees in a 'commitment to eliminating the misuse of resources and ensuring that DHS activities prioritize our national security.'"

Crockett also expressed concerns about FAA staffing shortages in a tweet posted on January 30. She attributed these shortages to political dynamics, stating that "FAA staffing shortages have been exacerbated by @HouseGOP's repeated near-shutdowns of the government and their refusal to fully fund critical government functions. These programs were only funded because more Democrats than Republicans voted to prevent these shutdowns."