Jo Ellis, a Virginia Army National Guard helicopter pilot, faced a wave of false publicity as she was mistakenly identified as the captain of a crashed Black Hawk helicopter. This misinformation spread particularly on social media, exacerbated by a narrative attempting to link her transgender identity to political agendas regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. In response to being falsely associated with the crash, Ellis posted a proof of life video on Facebook. Her statement emphasized the insensitivity of connecting her identity to the tragic incident involving families of victims.
Jo Ellis, a Black Hawk pilot in the Virginia Army National Guard, was falsely identified as involved in a helicopter crash, leading her to post a proof of life video.
The falsehoods that linked Jo Ellis's transgender identity to the tragic crash surged online, stirring significant turmoil and confusion around the event's narrative.
Ms. Ellis stated, 'I understand some people have associated me with the crash... It is insulting to the families to try to tie this to some sort of political agenda.'
Ellis has served 15 years in the Virginia Army National Guard and spoke publicly about her transition while in the armed forces.
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