Trump's ICE Airport Deployment An 'Insult' And A 'Waste Of Money,' Say Unpaid TSA Workers As Shutdown Chaos Continues

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-25T05:00:35+00:00

TSA union leaders criticize Trump's deployment of ICE officers to airports during the government shutdown, citing lack of training and calling it a waste of resources as TSA staff go unpaid amid staffing shortages.

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2026-03-25 05:00:35

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TSA union leaders have criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy ICE officers to airports, calling it an “insult” and “waste of money” given that ICE officers lack the necessary training and are being paid while TSA staff work without salaries. The deployment aims to address staff shortages caused by the government shutdown, which has led to over 450 TSA officers quitting and increased airport delays.

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