The investigation into what caused a military helicopter to collide with a passenger plane near Reagan National Airport continues, but Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett has shared some "facts" that are known so far.

"But here's what we do know."&nbsp;

What did Rep. Crockett know for sure? Something incorrect:&nbsp;

Either Crockett doesn't know this or didn't bother to look into it before posting that claim.

Crockett's post was begging for a Community Note and got it.

The link on the Community Note goes to an Office of Management and Budget memo that contains the following:

Mandatory Exemptions.&nbsp;For the following exemptions, hiring of veterans shall be prioritized in accordance with veterans’ preference statutes. The following exemptions to the Federal civilian hiring freeze are required:&nbsp;a. Military personnel in the armed forces and all Federal uniformed personnel, including the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service, and the Commissioned Officer Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.&nbsp;b. Positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety.&nbsp;

{ai:summary}An investigation is underway following a military helicopter's collision with a passenger plane near Reagan National Airport. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has shared information about the incident but has been criticized for incorrectly stating that Donald Trump froze the hiring of federal employees, including air traffic controllers.Critics point out that public safety workers were exempt from this hiring freeze, suggesting that Crockett either misinformed the public or failed to verify her claims. Community Notes have highlighted this discrepancy, holding public figures accountable for inaccuracies in their statements. #politics

Dem Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Claim About Trump and Air Traffic Controllers Gets Community Note Nuked

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