Source: Fortune
Summary
The White House has rejected Elon Musk’s offer to personally fund TSA workers’ salaries during the partial government shutdown. Musk’s proposal was made public on March 21, but the White House cited legal challenges due to his involvement with federal government contracts. The airport crisis deepens, with wait times hitting the worst levels in TSA’s history, and the shutdown remains deadlocked in Washington.
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TSA wait times have hit the worst levels in the agency’s history, with some passengers waiting over four and a half hours to clear security. The White House rejected Elon Musk’s offer to fund TSA workers’ salaries, citing legal challenges. Meanwhile, the airport crisis deepens, with 40% to 50% of officers calling out on certain days. The administration has deployed ICE agents to airports to help manage the crush. The shutdown remains deadlocked in Washington.
Regulatory hurdles are a convenient excuse.
Author: Evan Null
