BREAKING📍
As of 6AM, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been deployed at Newark Liberty International Airport, marking the start of a broader rollout ordered by Donald Trump to send ICE personnel to major airports across the country. The agents are expected to assist with crowd control and support Transportation Security Administration operations amid ongoing staffing shortages.
The move comes as a Department of Homeland Security funding stalemate continues in Washington, contributing to TSA worker shortages and growing concerns over delays at airports nationwide.
Mikie Sherrill criticized the decision, saying:
“Every time Donald Trump gets involved, he creates chaos for the American people. This latest proposal is no different. Trump’s ICE has a track record of making communities less safe, and sending untrained ICE agents to staff our airports is not an acceptable solution. Instead, it’s time for Donald Trump and Washington Republicans to do their jobs and fund TSA,” she said.
Travelers are being warned to expect longer wait times as staffing issues persist.
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BREAKING📍
As of 6AM, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been deployed at Newark Liberty International Airport, marking the start of a broader rollout ordered by Donald Trump to send ICE personnel to major airports across the country. The agents are expected to assist with crowd control and support Transportation Security Administration operations amid ongoing staffing shortages.
The move comes as a Department of Homeland Security funding stalemate continues in Washington, contributing to TSA worker shortages and growing concerns over delays at airports nationwide.
Mikie Sherrill criticized the decision, saying:
“Every time Donald Trump gets involved, he creates chaos for the American people. This latest proposal is no different. Trump’s ICE has a track record of making communities less safe, and sending untrained ICE agents to staff our airports is not an acceptable solution. Instead, it’s time for Donald Trump and Washington Republicans to do their jobs and fund TSA,” she said.
Travelers are being warned to expect longer wait times as staffing issues persist.
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