Summary
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned he might fire air traffic controllers who are not coming to work during the government shutdown. These absences are causing significant flight delays. President Trump mentioned that some federal workers might not receive back pay after the shutdown.
Key Facts
- Air traffic controllers are working without pay due to the government shutdown.
- Secretary Duffy called absent controllers "problem children" and linked them to over half of the country's flight delays.
- Duffy stated that about 10% of controllers are not coming to work, causing major disruptions.
- President Trump suggested some federal workers may not get back pay once the government reopens.
- Air traffic controllers are considered essential and must work despite the shutdown.
- The Senate has not yet passed a resolution to end the shutdown.
- Major U.S. airports are experiencing significant delays due to rising absenteeism among air traffic controllers.
- A video by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the shutdown, airing in major U.S. airports.
