# Trump Declares Airport Chaos a National Emergency, Directs TSA Pay

_Mar 28 09:10_

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President Trump issued a memorandum directing the use of existing funds to pay TSA officers, declaring airport chaos a national emergency due to the DHS shutdown

## Summary

President Trump has issued a presidential memorandum directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to use existing government funds to pay TSA employees, citing 31 U.S.C. 1301(a). This action comes as the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security enters its sixth week, with no congressional compromise in sight. The lack of pay has led to record sick-outs and nearly 500 TSA officers leaving their positions, causing security wait times at some airports to exceed three hours. Trump determined these circumstances constitute an emergency compromising national security. Once regular funding is restored, the accounts will be adjusted to repay the funds used. This development is critical for frequent flyers as it addresses the primary cause of current airport security delays and staffing instability

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/trump-pay-tsa-airport-chaos-national-emergency) — Trump Will Pay TSA Officers, Declares Airport Chaos A National Emergency

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