ICE Airport Deployment

ICE agents deployed to airports amid the DHS shutdown as TSA lines reach historic lengths and staffing shortages worsen.

Trending on March 28, 2026

ice agentsdhs shutdowntsa linestsa agents

64 posts from the past week

Delta Air Lines has suspended its special travel services for members of Congress until the Transportation Security Administration is fully funded.

The move comes during the ongoing DHS shutdown, which has created longer airport lines and staffing strain for TSA officers.

Until the funding issue is resolved, lawmakers will be treated like regular passengers on Delta flights.

Source: @perfectunion

#viral #news #pubity

10.6M views

@pubityMar 24

Delta Air Lines has suspended its special travel services for members of Congres...

422.5K likes8.9K comments0.0% eng.

‘THIS IS WILD’: Airports across the country are seeing long TSA lines and travel disruptions as staffing strains during the shutdown, with some waits stretching for hours. At Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, travelers were seen standing in long lines snaking across the terminal. “They are sending the line out into the parking garage,” one traveler said.

5.0M views

@foxnewsMar 22

‘THIS IS WILD’: Airports across the country are seeing long TSA lines and travel...

85.4K likes1.7K comments1.8% eng.

President Trump is deploying ICE to airports to assist short-staffed TSA workers.

CNN reports that Trump’s announcement came one day after he threatened to deploy ICE agents if lawmakers failed to reach an agreement regarding Department of Homeland Security funding.

The disagreement over DHS funding is what caused the partial government shutdown that’s currently impacting TSA and airport wait times.

Trump said ICE agents will do a “fantastic job” via Truth Social.

2.0M views

@rapMar 22

President Trump is deploying ICE to airports to assist short-staffed TSA workers...

81.7K likes1.2K comments0.0% eng.

🚨 Hours before ICE agents were officially deployed at airports, video shows federal agents handcuffing a woman in front of her daughter at San Francisco International Airport, with bystanders weighing in on what they witnessed ...

🖋️: Aiden @aidenjmarks

2.0M views

@tmz_tvMar 23

🚨 Hours before ICE agents were officially deployed at airports, video shows fed...

24.6K likes5.6K comments1.5% eng.

JUST IN: ICE agents will be deployed to airports starting Mo...

1.5M views

@PolymarketMar 22

JUST IN: ICE agents will be deployed to airports starting Monday.

6.8K likes258 comments0.5% eng.

BREAKING: President Trump says ICE agents will be deployed to airports nationwide as growing security concerns, long lines, and delays mount, with TSA checkpoints short-staffed during the ongoing government shutdown.

1.4M views

@foxnewsMar 22

BREAKING: President Trump says ICE agents will be deployed to airports nationwid...

26.4K likes680 comments1.9% eng.

Iran Rejects Trump’s Peace Plan After Mystery “Present,” Hegseth’s “Throttle” Comment: A Closer Look

1.3M views

@latenightsethMar 26

Iran Rejects Trump’s Peace Plan After Mystery “Present,” Hegseth’s “Throttle” Co...

39.3K likes2.9K comments3.3% eng.

1.1M views

@tmzMar 23

🚨 Hours before ICE agents were officially deployed at airports, video shows fed...

27.0K likes1.6K comments2.5% eng.

'ASHAMED OF HIMSELF': A woman flying out of Houston's Bush Airport said she had been waiting in line for two hours and put Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on blast for role in the ongoing DHS shutdown. "I think Chuck Schumer should be ashamed of himself!"

845.1K views

@foxnewsMar 25

'ASHAMED OF HIMSELF': A woman flying out of Houston's Bush Airport said she had...

45.6K likes1.8K comments5.6% eng.

ICE agents have been deployed to JFK Airport and seen patrolling as part of a nationwide rollout to support TSA.

The move comes as airport delays grow during the shutdown, drawing backlash over safety and enforcement concerns.

#10

799.1K views

@kalshiMar 23

ICE agents have been deployed to JFK Airport and seen patrolling as part of a na...

10.4K likes1.4K comments1.5% eng.

Brooklyn man goes viral for his absurd accent during a local news segment about ICE agents in the airport. I forget that the vast majority of the world think that people like this aren’t real. If you’re from NY/NJ/Long Island these guys are a dime a dozen. But I will admit this is particularly cartoonish.

PS - fun little twist, he was the star of season 1 of the reality show “Are You The One?” Script writers outdid themselves with this one

#11

789.9K views

@kfcbarstoolMar 25

Brooklyn man goes viral for his absurd accent during a local news segment about...

24.9K likes859 comments3.3% eng.

BREAKING: The DHS shutdown is now projected to extend into n...

#12

699.4K views

@PolymarketMar 23

BREAKING: The DHS shutdown is now projected to extend into next month — with TSA...

658 likes140 comments0.1% eng.

Trump Doesn't Want ICE Agents Wearing Masks in Airports

#13

660.3K views

@latenightsethMar 24

Trump Doesn't Want ICE Agents Wearing Masks in Airports

21.0K likes1.3K comments3.4% eng.

#Trump is sending #ICE agents to fill a #TSA officer shortage during the government shutdown, but a major #federal union warns this could create #safety risks.

#14

554.9K views

@businessinsiderMar 23

#Trump is sending #ICE agents to fill a #TSA officer shortage during the governm...

3.7K likes195 comments0.7% eng.

ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detained a mother and daughter as bystanders shouted at them to stop.

#15

507.8K views

@polymarketMar 23

ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detained a mother and da...

5.5K likes2.4K comments1.6% eng.

Trump EXTENDS Iran Ultimatum + DHS Shutdown Causes TSA CHAOS | PBD #764

#16

477.7K views

@pbdpodcastMar 23

Trump EXTENDS Iran Ultimatum + DHS Shutdown Causes TSA CHAOS | PBD #764

17.0K likes3.0K comments4.2% eng.

PHILLY FACEOFF: Philadelphia's Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner...

#17

380.9K views

@FoxNewsMar 25

PHILLY FACEOFF: Philadelphia's Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner sends a warning sho...

542 likes1.5K comments0.5% eng.

BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump announced that ICE wil...

#18

353.7K views

@FoxNewsMar 22

BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump announced that ICE will deploy to airports...

5.5K likes860 comments1.8% eng.

BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump threatened to deploy I...

#19

334.8K views

@FoxNewsMar 21

BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump threatened to deploy ICE to airports amid...

5.6K likes922 comments2.0% eng.

We heard TSA lines have been crazy lately, so we sent our te...

#20

316.8K views

@UnderdogMar 21

We heard TSA lines have been crazy lately, so we sent our team to airports acros...

924 likes19 comments0.3% eng.

✈️ Delta Air Lines is suspending special airport perks for members of Congress amid the shutdown and long TSA lines, just days after the Senate unanimously moved to end lawmakers’ preferential treatment.

📷: Getty

#21

287.5K views

@tmz_tvMar 24

✈️ Delta Air Lines is suspending special airport perks for members of Congress a...

16.8K likes534 comments6.0% eng.

Long #TSA lines are disrupting #travel plans nationwide. #airports

Read what it’s really like to spend four hours in a TSA line that felt dangerous to one passenger at the link in our bio.

#22

274.9K views

@businessinsiderMar 26

Long #TSA lines are disrupting #travel plans nationwide. #airports Read what i...

1.2K likes98 comments0.5% eng.

travel updates: TSA delays at MCO✈️‼️ to everyone leaving Sebring and flying out of Orlando, give yourself at least an extra hour for the TSA lines if you don’t have clear or precheck😭

#travel #tsa #traveltips

#23

271.2K views

@samanthaatanMar 22

travel updates: TSA delays at MCO✈️‼️ to everyone leaving Sebring and flying out...

3.9K likes186 comments1.5% eng.

BREAKING: Trump says he will put ICE agents into airports to...

#24

269.6K views

@PolymarketMar 21

BREAKING: Trump says he will put ICE agents into airports to do security if the...

3.7K likes210 comments1.4% eng.

Delta Airlines has suspended special travel perks for members of Congress until the partial government shutdown ends. That means no more priority rebooking, upgrades, airport escorts, or access to Delta’s “Red Coat” concierge—lawmakers will now fly like everyone else, with perks only tied to their personal SkyMiles status.

The move comes as the DHS shutdown enters its second month, leaving thousands of TSA agents working without pay and airports across the country dealing with staffing shortages, reduced service, and long security lines.

Delta CEO Ed Bastian called the situation unacceptable, criticizing the use of essential workers as political leverage. By removing these exclusive benefits, Delta is putting direct pressure on lawmakers while emphasizing its focus on employees and everyday travelers during the disruption.

What do we think of this decision? 👀🛩️

#news #breakingnews #travel #airline #delta

#25

242.6K views

@vacationsMar 25

Delta Airlines has suspended special travel perks for members of Congress until...

9.7K likes300 comments0.0% eng.

Trump is now sending ICE agents to airports
#ACloserLook

#26

188.1K views

@latenightsethMar 24

Trump is now sending ICE agents to airports #ACloserLook

7.2K likes71 comments3.9% eng.

Toby reports live from LGA: TSA lines are indeed bad

#27

178.3K views

@morningbrewMar 26

Toby reports live from LGA: TSA lines are indeed bad

2.4K likes40 comments1.4% eng.

Harvey Levin isn’t holding back! As TSA agents go weeks without pay, it’s clear Congress has failed so badly it’s time to clean house and start fresh. #OWTA 💥

#28

176.1K views

@tmz_tvMar 25

Harvey Levin isn’t holding back! As TSA agents go weeks without pay, it’s clear...

7.5K likes1.0K comments4.8% eng.

TSA lines have been insane… so Underdog brought iPads so peo...

#29

150.4K views

@LegionHoopsMar 22

TSA lines have been insane… so Underdog brought iPads so people could watch Marc...

1.1K likes25 comments0.8% eng.

JUST IN: White House reportedly rejected Elon Musk’s offer t...

#30

139.6K views

@KalshiMar 25

JUST IN: White House reportedly rejected Elon Musk’s offer to pay TSA agents’ sa...

1.6K likes177 comments1.3% eng.

ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detained a mother and daughter as bystanders shouted at them to stop. #news #polymarket #shutdown #tsa

#31

133.6K views

@polymarketMar 23

ICE agents at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detained a mother and da...

2.2K likes67 comments1.7% eng.

Those TSA lines will hopefully start movin' a bit quicker now.⁣
⁣
The Senate passed a bipartisan measure to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, aiming to end weeks of airport chaos caused by unpaid TSA workers and staffing shortages. The deal restores funding for agencies like TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard, but excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, the very sticking points that triggered the standoff in the first place.⁣
⁣
The partial fix comes after a monthlong funding pause that left airport lines extending into parking garages as workers missed paychecks or called out. While both parties agreed to move forward, the compromise sidesteps deeper immigration policy disputes. Democrats had pushed for stricter enforcement rules, while Republicans signaled they'll pursue ICE funding separately through other legislative routes.⁣
⁣
Now, the legislation will be handed off to the House for approval. Trump has already said he'd sign an emergency order to get TSA agents paid in the meantime.⁣
⁣
📸: Getty

#32

123.3K views

@morningbrewMar 27

Those TSA lines will hopefully start movin' a bit quicker now.⁣ ⁣ The Senate pas...

4.9K likes55 comments0.0% eng.

#33

121.2K views

@tmzMar 25

Harvey Levin isn’t holding back! As TSA agents go weeks without pay, it’s clear...

9.4K likes758 comments8.3% eng.

“6 Hour TSA Lines” - Democrats CRIPPLE Airports As DHS Shutdown Sparks CHAOS

#34

116.8K views

@valuetainmentMar 23

“6 Hour TSA Lines” - Democrats CRIPPLE Airports As DHS Shutdown Sparks CHAOS

4.0K likes754 comments4.1% eng.

so grateful to the TSA agents who are working so hard to get everyone through security!!! this is LaGuardia terminal C on 3/27 around 5am with touchless precheck ✈️ safe travels to all of uuuu

#35

109.5K views

@danielle_carolanMar 27

so grateful to the TSA agents who are working so hard to get everyone through se...

6.7K likes34 comments6.1% eng.

#36

106.6K views

@latenightsethMar 24

Trump is now sending ICE agents to airports #ACloserLook

8.7K likes67 comments8.3% eng.

JUST IN: Elon Musk offers to pay the salaries of TSA agents

#37

88.9K views

@KalshiMar 21

JUST IN: Elon Musk offers to pay the salaries of TSA agents

1.6K likes99 comments1.9% eng.

Trump has ordered ICE agents to be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA operations in support roles, as staffing shortages begin to disrupt travel across the country.

The move comes amid a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security, leaving thousands of TSA agents working without pay for weeks.

Traders predict a 59% chance DHS shutdown will end after March 31.

#38

88.8K views

@polymarketMar 22

Trump has ordered ICE agents to be deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA opera...

3.5K likes229 comments0.0% eng.

Travelers across the U.S. are currently facing extremely long airport security wait times at multiple major airports.

The crisis is caused by a partial government shutdown that began on February 14, 2026, leaving roughly 50,000 TSA officers working without pay for over a month.

This financial strain has led to absentee rates hitting nearly 40% in cities like New Orleans. Compounded by a record-breaking spring break season, the lack of TSA staff has forced some airports to close checkpoints entirely, leading to lines that snake out of terminals and onto the streets.

President Trump announced that starting March 23rd, ICE agents will be deployed to airports around the country to “assist” TSA workers.

Follow @smokecenter for more.

#39

87.6K views

@smokecenterMar 23

Travelers across the U.S. are currently facing extremely long airport security w...

3.5K likes434 comments0.0% eng.

WATCH: We Have Tons Of Footage Of Three-Hour-Plus TSA Lines...

#40

74.7K views

@barstoolsportsMar 24

WATCH: We Have Tons Of Footage Of Three-Hour-Plus TSA Lines At New Orleans Inter...

43 likes16 comments0.1% eng.

There Is Tons Of Footage Of Three-Hour-Plus TSA Lines At New...

#41

73.3K views

@barstoolsportsMar 23

There Is Tons Of Footage Of Three-Hour-Plus TSA Lines At New Orleans Internation...

90 likes22 comments0.1% eng.

#42

71.1K views

@pbdpodcastMar 23

6-Hour TSA Line at ATL?!

2.3K likes247 comments3.6% eng.

#43

69.4K views

@latenightsethMar 24

Trump is now sending ICE agents to airports #ACloserLook

4.1K likes118 comments6.0% eng.

Today’s #TheBigTake Poll: As the DHS shutdown showdown conti...

#44

67.5K views

@NEWSMAXMar 27

Today’s #TheBigTake Poll: As the DHS shutdown showdown continues, who do you thi...

244 likes83 comments0.5% eng.

Delta has suspended specialty services for members of Congress as the DHS shutdown continues to strain airport operations.

The airline’s CEO called the situation “inexcusable,” accusing lawmakers of using frontline workers as political pawns while delays grow nationwide.

#45

63.9K views

@kalshiMar 24

Delta has suspended specialty services for members of Congress as the DHS shutdo...

2.6K likes97 comments0.0% eng.

#46

61.2K views

@tmzMar 24

✈️ Delta Air Lines is suspending special airport perks for members of Congress a...

1.5K likes62 comments2.5% eng.

Travel chaos is hitting some U.S. airports right now ✈️⏳

During the DHS shutdown, TSA wait times are stretching to 2–3 hours in cities like Houston, Atlanta, New York, and New Orleans.

Airports are urging travelers to arrive early, check live wait times, and stay patient—many TSA agents are working short-staffed and without pay.

Via: npr

#travelnews #news #travel #airport

#47

59.0K views

@vacationsMar 22

Travel chaos is hitting some U.S. airports right now ✈️⏳ During the DHS shutdow...

2.4K likes157 comments0.0% eng.

Salesforce didn't hire any engineers or service agents in FY...

#48

56.8K views

@tbpnMar 22

Salesforce didn't hire any engineers or service agents in FY2026, says @benioff....

194 likes18 comments0.4% eng.

ICE agents have been deployed to airports across the U.S. to support TSA as staffing shortages lead to growing delays.

Traders give a 43% chance that DHS gets funded before April.

#49

34.8K views

@kalshiMar 23

ICE agents have been deployed to airports across the U.S. to support TSA as staf...

1.4K likes204 comments0.0% eng.

seat on the plane is temporary, Rolex and Rimowa are forever ✈️ I’m always running late because I pack at the last minute, luckily I keep a solid travel list but these TSA lines aren’t helping #asmr #packing #routine #Lifestyle #fyp

#50

30.0K views

@rasikkaiserMar 24

seat on the plane is temporary, Rolex and Rimowa are forever ✈️ I’m always runni...

2.5K likes16 comments8.5% eng.

“I don’t know of any common-sense policies that the Democrat...

#51

28.8K views

@NEWSMAXMar 27

“I don’t know of any common-sense policies that the Democrats support. Every pol...

388 likes55 comments1.5% eng.

Federal agents handcuffed a woman in front of her daughter at San Francisco International Airport

#52

26.7K views

@tmzMar 23

Federal agents handcuffed a woman in front of her daughter at San Francisco Inte...

603 likes537 comments4.3% eng.

On today’s #NEWSMAXDaily podcast, President Trump extends Ir...

#53

21.6K views

@NEWSMAXMar 23

On today’s #NEWSMAXDaily podcast, President Trump extends Iran’s 48-hour deadlin...

31 likes8 comments0.2% eng.

ICE Agents Patrol US Airports Amid DHS Shutdown

#54

21.6K views

@bloomberg-newsMar 23

ICE Agents Patrol US Airports Amid DHS Shutdown

208 likes96 comments1.4% eng.

Trump Says ICE Agents Should Not Wear Masks in Airports

#55

19.8K views

@bloomberg-newsMar 23

Trump Says ICE Agents Should Not Wear Masks in Airports

194 likes38 comments1.2% eng.

The American commercial-aviation system used to be a modern marvel—but today, the system seems near collapse, David A. Graham argues in The Atlantic Daily. At New York’s LaGuardia Airport, all flights were paused this morning after an Air Canada jet collided with an airport fire truck on a runway, killing two pilots and injuring dozens of others. Nearly 1,000 flights leave from or arrive at LGA every day. The fatal crash occurred as travelers face hourslong security lines at some major airports, Graham writes. Checkpoints are staffed by the Transportation Security Administration, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security. DHS has not been paying TSA workers since Valentine’s Day because of a partial government shutdown. “Following the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Democrats have demanded reforms in exchange for funding the department, and neither they nor Trump have been willing to budge,” Graham writes. “TSA agents, who are not well paid in the first place, have not received paychecks since February, and the situation seems to have hit a breaking point in the past few days.” This morning, reports of smoke in the air-traffic-control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport caused a brief ground stop. Last week, an Alaska Airlines plane nearly crashed into a FedEx plane on a runway at Newark, missing by just 300 to 325 feet. Earlier this month, a Singapore Airlines plane clipped the wing of a Spirit Airlines jet while pushing back from a gate. Last spring, air-traffic controllers lost the ability to track planes at Newark for two brief intervals, causing such stress that some of them took leave. “Each of these situations had its own specific causes, but what unites them is years of disinvestment capped by political dysfunction,” Graham continues at the link in our bio. 📸: Spencer Platt / Getty

#56

19.7K views

@theatlanticMar 23

The American commercial-aviation system used to be a modern marvel—but today, th...

451 likes19 comments2.4% eng.

✈️ Delta Air Lines is suspending special airport perks for members of Congress amid the shutdown

#57

15.0K views

@tmzMar 24

✈️ Delta Air Lines is suspending special airport perks for members of Congress a...

999 likes110 comments7.4% eng.

Airport Lines Stretch for Hours, Forcing Travelers to Pivot to Cars and Trains

#58

13.3K views

@bloomberg-newsMar 26

Airport Lines Stretch for Hours, Forcing Travelers to Pivot to Cars and Trains

63 likes50 comments0.8% eng.

Tyler Perry Tried To Bless TSA Agents With Cash But They Had To Turn It Down 😳✈️ Rules Over Everything Even When It’s Real Money On The Line 💸🚫

#59

12.8K views

@newgenrapMar 27

Tyler Perry Tried To Bless TSA Agents With Cash But They Had To Turn It Down 😳✈...

510 likes5 comments0.0% eng.

Trump has announced an executive order to immediately pay th...

#60

11.5K views

@pubityMar 26

Trump has announced an executive order to immediately pay the salary of TSA Agen...

223 likes8 comments2.0% eng.

#61

8.9K views

@morningbrewdailyshowMar 23

TSA Lines Reach Historic Wait Times

191 likes17 comments2.3% eng.

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.

-

Follow for more local news

#essexcounty #essexcountynj #njnews #northjerseynews #newarknj

#62

8.7K views

@townsofnewjerseyMar 23

BREAKING📍 As of 6AM, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been...

347 likes57 comments0.0% eng.

Why Clear is winning from TSA’s long wait times

#63

5.8K views

@morningbrewdailyshowMar 27

Why Clear is winning from TSA’s long wait times

143 likes15 comments2.7% eng.

#64

2.7K views

@morningbrewdailyshowMar 26

Toby reports live from LGA: TSA lines are indeed bad

71 likes0 comments2.7% eng.

Updated daily. Click any post to see full analytics.