Watch Tucker Carlson: Pilots Are Afraid to Leave Cockpit for Fear of What Their DEI Co-Pilots Will Do Unattended
Sherry Walker, a seasoned commercial airline pilot with nearly 35 years of experience, is speaking out about the concerning effects that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies have had on safety standards within the aviation industry. According to Walker, the focus on DEI has led to a disturbing erosion of critical safety measures, to the point where pilots now fear for their safety while in the cockpit.
Walker, who has spent most of her life navigating commercial flights and mentoring new pilots, argues that the push for diversity initiatives has undermined rigorous pilot training and competency standards. She claims that pilots, including herself, are sometimes afraid to leave the cockpit during flight for fear of what might happen when the co-pilot is left in charge.
“The pressure to meet DEI quotas has reached a point where the qualifications and skills of pilots can no longer be the only consideration,” Walker said. “I’ve worked alongside many amazing pilots of all backgrounds, but the shift towards inclusivity over competency has compromised the integrity of our profession.”
Sherry Walker has been a commercial airline pilot for almost 35 years. She says DEI has so completely undermined safety standards that pilots are sometimes afraid to leave the cockpit for fear of what their co-pilots will do unattended.
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— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) March 24, 2025
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