Trump news at a glance: president says ICE agents at airports would ‘do security like no one has ever seen before’
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports if congressional Democrats do not immediately fund airport safety amid ongoing staffing shortages.
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is facing a second missed paycheck on March 27 due to a partial government shutdown now in its 36th day, affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- Over 400 TSA workers have resigned since the shutdown began on February 14, exacerbating airport security and travel disruptions.
- ICE agents, who are not specifically trained for airport security, would be reassigned by Trump to perform security duties typically handled by TSA personnel.
- The funding impasse centers on disagreements over DHS budget allocations, impacting agencies responsible
