Trending Now - NTSB Official Claims Unfair Termination by Trump Administration

WHO:

Todd Inman, NTSB member

Kush Desai, White House spokesman

Jennifer Homendy, NTSB Chair

Todd Inman, NTSB member

John Deleeuw, confirmed replacement for Alvin Brown on February 25th, 2026

Alvin Brown, former NTSB vice chair

Robert Primus, former U.S. Surface Transportation Board member

Todd Inman, NTSB member

John Deleeuw, confirmed replacement for Alvin Brown on February 25th, 2026

Todd Inman, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) member

President Trump, Trump administration

Alvin Brown, former NTSB vice chair

Robert Primus, former U.S. Surface Transportation Board member

John Deleeuw, confirmed replacement for Alvin Brown

WHAT:

Inman was fired by the White House on March 6th, 2026, after receiving reports of inappropriate behavior, including "inappropriate alcohol use on the job, harassment of staff, misuse of government resources, and failure to attend at least half of NTSB meetings."

Inman denied the allegations, stating, "It has become increasingly obvious this action was a political hit job. While not my original intent I look forward to defending my reputation through all legal means possible."

Inman stated, "To date, I have not received any reason for this termination."

Inman described serving on the board as "a great honor."

Inman mentioned, "Witnessing these horrible accidents have undoubtedly taken a toll on me and my family and has changed my perspective in a positive way on how we regulate safety for the traveling public."

The NTSB currently has three members, down from five.

Inman stated, "To date, I have not received any reason for this termination."

Inman described serving on the board as "a great honor."

Todd Inman was fired by the Trump administration without explanation.

Inman's termination was effective immediately as of March 6th, 2026.

The NTSB currently has three members, down from five.

Inman was the lead board member for the investigation into the January 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people.

Inman served on the NTSB for two years of a typical five-year term.

The NTSB is investigating nearly 1,250 cases.

WHERE:

Washington, D.C., site of the midair collision

Ronald Reagan National Airport, location of the January 2025 collision

WHEN:

Inman received notice of his termination on March 6th, 2026.

Inman was appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate in March 2024.

Inman was fired on March 6th, 2026.

The midair collision occurred in January 2025.

Alvin Brown was fired in May 2025.

Inman received notice of his termination on March 6th, 2026.

Inman was appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate in March 2024.

Inman was fired on March 6th, 2026.

The midair collision occurred in January 2025.

Alvin Brown was fired in May 2025.

WHY:

The White House stated that Inman was lawfully removed due to "highly concerning reports" regarding his conduct.

The group Democracy Forward has filed discrimination claims on behalf of Alvin Brown and Robert Primus.

The White House stated that performance, not bias, drove the decisions to fire Inman and other board members.

The group Democracy Forward has filed discrimination claims on behalf of Alvin Brown and Robert Primus.

The White House stated that performance, not bias, drove the decisions to fire Inman and other board members.

HOW:

Inman's termination was executed by the White House Presidential Personnel Office.

Inman received notice of his termination from the White House personnel office.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 17:15 UTC)

Todd Inman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, was fired by the White House on March 6 after reports surfaced of inappropriate behavior, including alcohol use on the job and harassment of staff. Inman has denied the allegations, claiming that his termination was a politically motivated attack and expressing his intent to defend his reputation through legal means. The White House stated that Inman's removal was lawful and based on "highly concerning reports" regarding his conduct, with the termination executed by the Presidential Personnel Office.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 11:10 UTC)

Todd Inman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, was terminated on March 6, 2026, and stated that he has not received any reason for his dismissal. Inman, who was appointed by President Biden in March 2024, described his time on the board as a great honor and acknowledged the emotional toll of witnessing tragic accidents. The NTSB is now down to three members, following the firings of Inman, Alvin Brown, and Robert Primus, with the White House asserting that performance issues, not bias, were behind these decisions.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 09:06 UTC)

Todd Inman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board, expressed that he has not received any reason for his termination, which he was notified about last Monday. Inman described his time on the board as a great honor, but acknowledged that witnessing tragic accidents has profoundly impacted him and changed his perspective on safety regulations. Meanwhile, the group Democracy Forward has filed discrimination claims on behalf of former board members Alvin Brown and Robert Primus.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 01:24 UTC)

Todd Inman was abruptly fired by the Trump administration on March 6, 2026, without any explanation, leaving the National Transportation Safety Board with just three members instead of the usual five. Inman, who had been serving as the lead board member for the investigation into the tragic midair collision at Ronald Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people in January 2025, was appointed by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate in March 2024. The White House has indicated that the decision to terminate Inman, along with other board members, was based on performance rather than bias.