Summary
President Donald Trump has asked air traffic controllers to return to work during a government shutdown, offering bonuses to those who comply and threatening pay cuts to those who do not. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticized Trump's handling of the situation, saying Trump would not manage as an air traffic controller. The shutdown has led to significant flight disruptions across the United States.
Key Facts
- President Trump urged air traffic controllers to resume work amid a government shutdown.
- Trump promised a $10,000 bonus to controllers who continued working during the shutdown.
- Trump threatened to cut the pay of controllers who did not comply with his directives.
- Flight delays and cancellations increased due to staffing shortages at major U.S. airports.
- Pete Buttigieg commented that Trump would not last as an air traffic controller.
- Trump described those who continued working as "GREAT PATRIOTS" and criticized those who did not.
- A potential deal in the Senate could end the current government shutdown.
