Fact Check: Did Biden-Era Air Traffic Control Projects Cause the January Midair Collision?

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Claimant: Donald Trump

Claim: Biden-era air traffic control projects were responsible for the January midair collision.

Rating: FALSE

Explanation: The National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary findings attribute the collision to longstanding separation issues between helicopters and planes. Investigators did not identify recent air traffic control modernization projects as a cause.

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Date: 12/26/2025

 

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Last Updated on December 26, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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