Summary

Elon Musk called on retired air traffic controllers to return to work, citing a shortage amid heightened scrutiny of the FAA under Trump’s second term.

With DOT Secretary Sean Duffy’s support, Musk’s DOGE attempts to “upgrade” aviation systems despite recent FAA job cuts.

The AP reports fired employees included radar and navigational aid maintenance personnel, though Duffy insisted no “critical safety personnel” were terminated.

Musk’s appeal comes amid increased public concern over recent aviation incidents, though experts consider the uptick an anomaly.

  • @taanegl
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    53 hours ago

    Because, see - uh Elon, he likes to sort of surf on the livelihood of others. It’s like a fun little game for him, where he fires and has to rehire, which forms a pique of the wave so he can feel a little tickle in his belly and go weee. He’s such a scamp.

    Actually, no. He’s horrible. Who gave him a mandate again? Oh right.

    • @Fedizen
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      1 hour ago

      Who gave him a mandate?

      His 300 million dollar campaign donation and 40 billion dollar purchase of twitter, I think.