Trump says National Guard could be deployed to help ICE amid TSA shortage
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President Trump says he may deploy the National Guard to U.S. airports to assist ICE agents in facilitating the traveler screening process as the TSA continues to struggle with staffing shortages.
President Donald Trump on Monday said he may deploy the National Guard to U.S. airports to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in facilitating the traveler screening process as the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to struggle with staffing shortages due to the ongoing partial government shutdown.
"I want to thank ICE because they stepped in so strongly. They'll do great," Trump said. "And if that's not enough, we'll bring in the the National Guard."
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On Monday, ICE agents were seen at multiple U.S. airports supporting TSA agents as the shutdown continues to snarl air travel. Since the shutdown began more than a month ago, about 10% of TSA’s 50,000 security agents have called off work, leading to long lines at airports.
Republicans have blamed Democrats for the stalemate, while Democrats continue to push for changes in federal immigration enforcement. And while TSA employees will receive backpay once the shutdown is resolved, they will likely miss their second paycheck this week if Congress does not act.
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