The White House removed National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Vice Chair Alvin Brown, a Democrat appointed by former President Biden, though the reason for his dismissal was not immediately clear.
Brown's removal, despite NTSB board members typically serving five-year terms, follows a pattern of the current administration firing officials overseeing independent agencies, some of which have previously been reversed by court orders.
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.
