"We put ICE in charge, they are helping (Transportation Security Administration) agents. It isn't clear what the officers' roles will be. Trump also said he would consider deploying the National Guard if needed."
"There's one important difference between ICE and TSA agents: ICE agents are still being paid, but TSA agents have not been paid for more than a month."
"Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is paying ICE agents. Trump's signature 2025 tax and spending law included about $75 billion for ICE over four years."
"During government shutdowns, employees are not paid, including those deemed essential who are still required to report to work. About 95% of TSA's 60,000 employees are considered essential workers."
Starting March 23, Trump sent ICE officers to U.S. airports to help alleviate long security wait times during a partial government shutdown. TSA agents have not been paid for over a month, while ICE agents continue to receive salaries. The funding impasse is linked to recent incidents involving federal agents. Negotiations for a Department of Homeland Security funding compromise are ongoing, with many TSA agents quitting or calling out of work. Trump's legislation provides significant funding for ICE, while TSA remains unfunded during the shutdown.
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