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Trump’s FAA Pick Falsely Claimed Pilot License

  • Donald Trump nominated Bryan Bedford, Republic Airways CEO, to lead the FAA, but reports revealed he falsely claimed to hold a commercial pilot license in 2025.
  • The controversy arose because Bedford has only a private pilot's license, though some sources say he has passed written and oral commercial pilot exams.
  • Republic Airways listed Bedford as holding commercial, multi-engine, and instrument ratings on its website until Politico questioned the credentials and the word "commercial" was removed.
  • The Department of Transportation clarified that Bedford never represented himself, either privately or in public, as possessing a commercial pilot license, attributing the inaccurate listing to an administrative mistake that was promptly resolved.
  • Bedford faced Senate questioning last week and avoided committing to maintaining the 1,500 flight-hour rule for pilots, fueling ongoing safety concerns amid recent aviation tragedies.
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Political Wire broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
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