Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-02-07 03:31:34 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 3915628E2D1D4083A5A7D21E1C2CE2B6F886C855FE56E28177FD80A694D59B4E
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Mike Whitaker, the FAA Chief confirmed under the previous administration was not fired, he resigned. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/12/nx-s1-5226796/faa-head-resign-mike-whitaker-january-boeing There is no evidence of threatened layoffs of air traffic controllers. There was some speculation that ATC were offered early retirement, but that has since been clarified. https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2025/02/03/air-traffic-controllers-exempt-trump-buyout/
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