A tragic helicopter and jet collision near Reagan National Airport led to misinformation online, falsely claiming the pilot was a transgender service member. Jo Ellis, a transgender Black Hawk pilot, disproved this by sharing her whereabouts on social media, emphasizing the insult it posed to victims' families. This incident reflects a broader trend where Republican leaders attribute high-profile tragedies to transgender individuals, amplifying division and authoritarian control. The current political climate is marked by initiatives that target transgender rights, such as bans on participation in women’s sports, contributing to an atmosphere of hostility towards the transgender community.
Jo Ellis, a transgender, Black Hawk pilot with the Virginia National Guard, took to Facebook to post proof of life and rebut the false accusation about her.
Extremism experts argue that these accusations against transgender individuals following tragedies are a dangerous political strategy to sow division.
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