Trump Minimizes Pain of Government Shutdown on Americans, Says Duffy
Trump Minimizes Pain of Government Shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated on Sunday that President Trump has done all he can to alleviate the impacts of the current government shutdown on Americans. “So, we have done all we can. President Trump has done all he can to minimize the pain of the shutdown on the American people. Again, you remember under Barack Obama's shutdown...
Efforts to Keep Essential Services Running
- Duffy highlighted that Trump's administration is actively searching for funds to pay essential workers affected by the shutdown.
- “President Trump has tried to make it less painful on the American people,” Duffy added.
- Currently, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents and around 13,000 air traffic controllers are working without pay amid the crisis.
Consequences of the Shutdown
The government shutdown follows rising tensions between Democrats and Republicans during Trump’s second presidency. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urged lawmakers to resolve the shutdown due to major ongoing disruptions in flight operations across American airports. “After 31 days without pay, air traffic controllers are under immense stress and fatigue,” noted the FAA.
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