[nathanaldensr]

The FAA's problems are systemic and structural. They've existed long, long before the 2024 election.

[jordanb]

It certainly didn't help.[1]

[1] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-doges-cutbacks-at-the-...

[annexrichmond]

the headline literally says "could", not that it did. can you point to evidence that DOGE cutbacks did negatively affect aviation safety, particularly with regards to ATCs?

[Tyrubias]

Yes, but the problems have been driven by the relentless deregulation of critical industries and infrastructure primarily driven by a specific political bloc. In the next US election, we should vote for candidates that promise systemic change and government overhaul, not further deregulation and handouts to corporations.

[nobodyandproud]

Mostly due to blind faith in austerity and the market, by certain groups.

[krsw]

They got markedly worse after 2024. No need to minimize the damage the current administration is doing to the institutions of the country.