After a recent crash, Senator Schumer blamed Trump-era FAA staff reductions for aviation incidents, arguing the FAA was responsible since the flight was U.S.-based. Leavitt rejected this on America Reports, clarifying the crash occurred in Canadian airspace and was managed by Canadian controllers.

She also criticized the Biden administration’s aviation safety record. The debate over FAA staffing has intensified, with Democrats citing risks and Republicans defending the agency. Leavitt emphasized the need to focus on facts, not politics, in future safety decisions.