ALERT: Queues at airports: security guards will finally be paid, says Donald Trump
In breaking news, the following story has emerged from the international scene.
Here’s a summary of the latest developments regarding the U.S. DHS funding and TSA pay crisis as of Thursday, March 26, 2026:
Situation
- TSA agents at American airports have not been paid since February 14 because Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding ran out amid congressional disputes.
- Long security lines and operational disruptions have affected air travel nationwide.
- Absenteeism and resignations among TSA officers have worsened the situation.
Trump’s Response
- President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he ordered DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to pay TSA salaries through an executive order, bypassing the funding deadlock.
- Trump blamed Democrats for creating a “true national crisis” and framed his action as using the law to protect the country.
- The specific legal mechanism Trump plans to invoke has not been detailed.
Background
- The funding freeze stems from a dispute over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) practices. Democrats demanded reforms before approving DHS funding, following incidents where ICE agents killed two American citizens in January.
- Earlier in the week, the administration sent ICE agents to airports to assist TSA operations, but lines and delays continue.
Current Status
- Senate negotiations over DHS funding remain at an impasse.
- Trump’s decree is intended to relieve TSA agents immediately, but its legal validity and potential challenges are still uncertain.
If you want, I can create a timeline of the DHS funding and TSA pay crisis, showing key events from February 14 to Trump’s March 26 executive order—it helps clarify how the impasse escalated.
Analysis and Perspective:
This development could have far-reaching consequences for global politics in the months ahead.
This is part of a broader trend that has been reshaping the geopolitical landscape in recent months.
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Source: This article was originally published in another language by France 24 – Infos, news & actualités – L’information internationale en direct and has been translated and adapted for our global English-speaking audience. Read the original article here.