President Trump on Sunday said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will help with airport security for “as long as it takes” as passengers complain of longer wait times amid the partial government shutdown. This move comes as the government shutdown continues to impact various sectors, including air travel.
What Happened
Earlier Sunday, White House border czar Tom Homan said ICE would assist at airports but would not be involved specifically in security screening. The assistance is aimed at reducing wait times for passengers, which have increased significantly since the shutdown began.
US Troop Deployments
In a separate development, Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) criticized Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) for his comments about the possibility of losing servicemembers in battle. Luna said Graham was acting as if U.S. soldiers were “expendable cattle.”
“I am deeply upset at the lack of respect for life Senator Lindsey Graham is displaying when talking about our troops. He needs to remember that these are human beings, not just numbers.” — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
International Relations
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said his country would not be “swayed by more threats” after President Trump threatened to “hit” and “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened.
“Strait of Hormuz is not closed. Ships hesitate because insurers fear the war of choice you initiated—not Iran.” — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
What Experts Say
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said people need to give President Trump more “empathy” after Trump posted that he was “glad” former FBI Director Robert Mueller was dead.
Key Facts
- Who: President Trump, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
- What: Government shutdown, airport security assistance, US troop deployments, Strait of Hormuz tensions
- Where: US airports, Strait of Hormuz
- Impact: Increased wait times, tensions with Iran
What Comes Next
The government shutdown continues to impact various sectors, including air travel and international relations. As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how the Trump administration will address these challenges.