Breaking update: President Trump announced he has instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay the TSA Agents.
Trump said he will sign an order instructing DHS Chief Markwayne Mullin to pay TSA agents.
“The Radical Left Democrats, and their “Leader,” Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, have made it very clear where they stand, and that is, ON THE SIDE OF CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS, AND NOT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. They are refusing to fund Immigration Enforcement unless the Republicans agree to their Open Border Policies, which will never, ever happen again. They almost destroyed our Country, allowing 25 Million People to enter from Prisons, Mental Institutions, and Insane Asylums, those that are Drug Dealers, and thousands of Murderers, many of whom killed more than one person. Because the Democrats have recklessly created a true National Crisis, I am using my authorities under the Law to protect our Great Country, as I always will do! Therefore, I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this Emergency Situation, and to quickly stop the Democrat Chaos at the Airports. It is not an easy thing to do, but I am going to do it! I want to thank our hardworking TSA Agents and also, ICE, for the incredible help they have given us at the Airports. I will not allow the Radical Left Democrats to hold our Country hostage any longer. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump said on Thursday afternoon.
The White House is mulling taking unilateral action to pay TSA agents after Democrats have repeatedly blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Major airports across the US are experiencing delays due to TSA staffing issues.
President Trump deployed ICE agents to airports across the country to help travelers swiftly get through security lines after Democrats blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a DHS funding bill, but the Senate Democrats will likely block the measure – again.
Because of Chuck Schumer and the Democrats, more than 50,000 TSA agents have not been paid.
The partial government shut down went into effect last month and the Democrats have repeatedly blocked funding.
According to The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, the White House may declare a national emergency to pay TSA agents if the Democrats continue to stonewall funding.
The White House’s plan was discussed during a lunch meeting between Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other Senators.
Trump may make the announcement on Thursday evening.
The Wall Street Journal reported:
Several Senate Republicans pressed the White House to consider declaring a national emergency to free up money to pay Transportation Security Administration agents if lawmakers fail to reach a deal, according to people familiar with the matter.
The prospect of action by President Trump could ratchet up pressure on Senate Democrats as both parties raced Thursday to reach a deal funding the Department of Homeland Security ahead of a self-imposed weekend deadline.
Invoking the National Emergency Act, the people familiar with the matter said, could give the administration flexibility to use unspent government funds to temporarily pay TSA employees.
The push comes as tens of millions of Americans prepare to travel for spring break, as well as the Easter and Passover holidays, and face long lines due to security workers calling in sick.
Breaking news: The White House is weighing unilateral action to pay TSA officers if Senate Democrats and Republicans cannot quickly agree to a deal on the DHS’s budget.
The move would sidestep Congress as millions of travelers face record delays. https://t.co/hgJhTLFoth
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 26, 2026
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