WATCH: Duffy warns of holiday travel disruptions if shutdown doesn’t end soon
Summary
President Trump and Vice President JD Vance discussed the ongoing government shutdown, focusing on its effect on air travel. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that the shutdown might cause flight delays as air traffic controllers miss paychecks. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby suggested passing a clean spending bill to resolve the issue.Key Facts
- Vice President JD Vance held a meeting at the White House with aviation officials.
- The meeting focused on the impact of the government shutdown on air travel.
- Vance expressed the need for cooperation from both Republicans and Democrats to end the shutdown.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned about potential flight delays during holiday travel due to the shutdown.
- Air traffic controllers are working without pay, leading some to call in sick.
- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby called for a "clean" spending bill to restore government operations.
- The meeting included leaders from the aviation industry and former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.
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