The White House removed National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Vice Chair Alvin Brown, a Democrat appointed by former President Joe Biden, for reasons not immediately disclosed.
Brown's dismissal is notable as NTSB board members typically serve five-year terms, and he had only been named Vice Chair in December.
This removal aligns with a pattern of Trump firing leaders of independent agencies since returning to the White House, some of which have been subject to court reversals.
The White House on Monday removed National Transportation Safety Board Vice Chair Alvin Brown, according to Reuters.
It was not immediately clear why Brown was dismissed, and he has not publicly commented on the matter. A White House source reportedly confirmed the removal to Reuters.
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Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
