Paralyzed Veterans of America Releases Statement Following Remarks Made by President Donald Trump Addressing Tragic Plane Crash in Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, DC (Jan 30, 2025) — Paralyzed Veterans of America Chief Executive Officer Carl Blake releases statement following remarks made by President Donald Trump at a press conference addressing yesterday’s tragic crash of American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Blackhawk helicopter. “PVA...
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The President’s statements are shameful. As an Army veteran who spent many nighttime hours in a Blackhawk and who incurred a combat-related spinal cord injury in service to this country, I can speak with authority when I say that veterans and all people with disabilities are dedicated, highly skilled, and fully qualified to tackle the most difficult jobs possible. The fact that disabled veterans are now being shamed and minimized by this administration is disrespectful to their service and contributions to America’s greatness.
