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Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues

Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues

Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay.

March 22, 2026 at 06:15 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"On Monday, ICE will be going to airports to help our wonderful TSA Agents who have stayed on the job."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"The deployment of ICE agents is the last thing that the American people need."

— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician

Key People

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Donald TrumpPoliticianRight

Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.

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Hakeem JeffriesPoliticianLeft

House minority leader who paid tribute to David Scott.

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Tom HomanExecutiveRight

Former Acting Director of ICE.

Locations

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States United States

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airport security dhs government shutdown ice agents travel delays trump tsa tsa agents

All Coverage

Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues
BBC Newsvia rss 2 quotes 2 persons

Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay.

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Axiosvia ai

Amid a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump announced that ICE agents would be sent to assist at U.S. airports, beginning Monday. This decision comes as severe TSA staffing shortages have caused long security lines, especially at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

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