Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown | Donald Trump News
Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to airports amid the ongoing partial government shutdown, blaming Democrats for the impasse. He stated he would "move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do Security like no one has ever seen before" and focus on arresting illegal immigrants from Somalia. This action comes as nearly 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are working without pay due to the shutdown, leading to airport security issues and staffing shortages. Trump's comments have drawn criticism for potentially escalating tensions and raising concerns about increased militarized actions in civilian spaces.
30 MAR 2026
— The Guardian
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued back pay to its employees following President Trump's executive order, addressing a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
31 MAR 2026
— The Guardian
TSA officer backpay eased airport congestion, but the ongoing DHS shutdown continues to leave other employees unpaid.
2 APR 2026
— Times of India
President Trump will sign an order to ensure the salaries of Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone unpaid due to the government shutdown.
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