‘National Emergency’ at US airports Announcement of; 41 days strike created chaos, Trump issued order

Trump National Emergency Airport: President Donald Trump has declared a ‘National Emergency’ in view of the serious crisis and security risks arising at America’s airports. Has been announced. Due to the ongoing government shutdown for the last 41 days, there is a huge panic in the aviation sector of the country, to deal with which Trump has issued a major executive order.

50,000 employees working without salary

The main reason for this crisis is the ongoing deadlock in Parliament regarding funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Due to this, about 50,000 employees of TSA (Transportation Security Administration) were forced to work without any pay for the last one and a quarter month. Due to this situation, a large number of officers stopped coming to work and more than 500 employees have tendered their resignation.

4-hour wait at airports

This shortage of staff has had a direct impact on the operations of the airports. At busy airports like New York’s JFK and Atlanta, passengers have to wait in long queues for 4 hours each for security check. The situation has been described as a ‘nightmare’ As stated, Trump has claimed to clear the way for direct salary payment by using his powers.

Trump’s ‘Tax Cuts Bill’ the bet

Despite the budget not being passed by Parliament, the Trump administration can use the remaining funds from the ‘Tax Cuts Bill’ signed last year for the salaries of employees. According to White House sources and Senator Susan Collins, the bill leaves room for legally removing money from Homeland Security, although the move could be challenged in court.

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blame on democrats

President Trump has blamed the opposition Democratic Party for this entire crisis. He alleged that Democrats are deliberately withholding funding so that their ‘immigration policy’ can be weakened. Trump wrote on social media that Democrats have recklessly created a true national crisis and are using their powers under the law to protect the country.