Birdwatch Note Rating
2025-02-06 23:16:08 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: FFA2997A57FB3494B061AA3F1D63F75ED573200DE1E27803F21A4DE5B9C19EE0
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Original Note:
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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