Alex Skolnick recently took to X to fire back at Conservatives over the ongoing DEI debate, using the recent Washington D.C. plane crash as his backdrop. The Testament guitarist didn’t hold back, directly calling out Elon Musk for his perceived role in shaping aviation safety regulations. According to Skolnick, Musk’s influence has led to a cascade of issues, ultimately contributing to the current state of air travel safety.
The guitarist launched into his critique, stating: “So, let me get this straight. 16 years without a major plane crash. Trump takes office, Elon forces out head of the FAA, threatens to gut air traffic control and other government positions. Now, planes are crashing. And they’re blaming BIDEN? OBAMA? DEI?? YOU F*CKING IDIOTS.”*
The tragic incident, as reported by CBS News, involved an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter crashing near Washington, D.C. The plane, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, and the helicopter, with three soldiers on board, both met fatal ends. Officials have recovered the remains of 41 victims, and investigators have located the black boxes from both aircraft. The ill-fated plane was en route from Wichita when the crash occurred, tragically claiming the lives of prominent figures including top U.S. and Russian figure skaters. Meanwhile, the helicopter was on a training mission from Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Skolnick’s fiery commentary adds another layer to the heated debates surrounding aviation safety and the controversial changes in policy, ensuring that the discussion remains both intense and far-reaching.
