Setting the Record Straight: Michael Smerconish Debunks False Rumor About Transgender Blackhawk Pilot

Earlier this week, Michael interviewed our former colleague, Jo Ellis. She was formerly the Digital Media Manager of Smerconish.com. She also is a transgender member of the military. That is why she came to speak with Michael on Wednesday January 29, to discuss her exclusive Smerconish.com piece "Living to Serve, Living as Myself" in response to President Trump ordering transgender troops can not serve in the military. Then, later the same day....the tragic disaster of a Blackhawk ?Helicopter colliding with a American Airlines jet happened in Washington, DC. Fast forward to today, and unbelievable rumors circulated online and quickly went viral, suggesting Jo Ellis was the pilot of the chopper that collided with the plane. This is not true - Jo is alive and well - listen here as Michael and TC present the facts and prove this story is completely false. Original air date 31 January 2025.