Trump deploys ICE agents to assist TSA at US airports - Reuters
Trump deploys ICE agents to assist TSA at US airports Reuters
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"El lunes, el ICE se dirigirá a los aeropuertos para ayudar a nuestros maravillosos agentes de la TSA que han permanecido en sus puestos."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Yes, and I’m currently working on the plan now."
— Tom Homan , Executive
"Hopefully, we’ll have all those answers here by this afternoon, but we’re working on it."
— Tom Homan , Executive
"Look, how much of a plan does it mean to to guard an exit, to make sure no one comes through that exit?"
— Tom Homan , Executive
"the immediate arrest of all illegal immigrants who have come into our country, with heavy emphasis on those from Somalia..."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Bad idea, about the new airport security plan, which Trump said would start Monday."
— Lisa Murkowski , Politician
"If the Radical Left Democrats don’t immediately sign an agreement to let our Country, in particular, our Airports, be FREE and SAFE again, I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do Security like no one has ever seen before, including the immediate arrest of all Illegal Immigrants who have come into our Country."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I look forward to moving ICE in on Monday, and have already told them to, 'GET READY.' NO MORE WAITING, NO MORE GAMES!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The Democrat’s purposeful DHS SHUTDOWN is causing chaos at the airports."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Si los demócratas no permiten una seguridad justa y adecuada en nuestros aeropuertos y en todo el país, ¡ICE hará el trabajo mucho mejor que nunca!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We'll have a plan by the end of today what airports we're starting with and where we're sending them."
— Tom Homan , Executive
"We’ll have a plan by the end of today where we’re sending—what airports we’re starting with and where we’re sending them."
— Tom Homan , Executive
"Because of the Democrat shutdown, President Trump is using every tool available to help American travelers who are facing hours long lines at airports across the country."
— Lauren Bis , Executive
"The men and women of ICE are always prepared to help keep our country safe, especially in the midst of the Democrat-created chaos at airports around the country."
— Abigail Jackson , Executive
Key People
Abigail Jackson is a spokesperson for the White House.
Dana Bash is a journalist and CNN anchor.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ilhan Omar is a U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district.
Kristi Noem is the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
Deputy assistant secretary for public affairs at the DHS.
Lisa Murkowski is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alaska.
US Homeland Security Secretary under the Trump administration.
Former Acting Director of ICE.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxOcHg3WmdwZjhQR3Jza3BpY0ZOX1BmblR4Q0p2ZWdJOGNDcW1aNGFhdGRNVjRsaWpKOUNuSUUzQjBXa2M3cnlfTXhGZlRDR3R5WUh2SHhqQUI5bC1VX3ZqbXZvNzRjeTE3R3k3eFhweWl3WE5aVmYzRTJHRzE4OXFNa0IwRG1VdnhOTFNZTjUtLVR4UUMzUkQ0?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump deploys ICE agents to assist TSA at US airports</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
El presidente Donald Trump ha ordenado el despliegue de agentes del ICE en aeropuertos de EE. UU. para apoyar a la TSA, que enfrenta ausencias masivas de personal debido a un cierre parcial del gobierno iniciado en febrero. Esta medida busca aliviar el colapso en los controles de seguridad y reducir los tiempos de espera, ya que muchos empleados de la TSA están trabajando sin cobrar. Tom Homan liderará el operativo, en un contexto en que el Congreso no ha aprobado la financiación necesaria para el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS). Los críticos, como los demócratas Richard Blumenthal y Bennie Thompson, denuncian el uso de ICE como ilegal e intimidatorio, calificándolo de peligroso y políticamente motivado. Los agentes del ICE, más asociados con la represión migratoria, no tienen formación específica en seguridad aeroportuaria. La situación se agrava por la renuncia de más de 400 empleados de la TSA y por nuevas bajas médicas. Elon Musk se ofreció a cubrir los salarios afectados. La crisis refleja una fuerte disputa política sobre el papel y la financiación de agencias de seguridad dentro del gobierno federal.
President Trump announced the deployment of ICE agents to U.S. airports starting Monday to assist TSA officers who have been working unpaid due to a partial Homeland Security shutdown lasting over five weeks. The move has drawn criticism from TSA and flight attendant unions, citing concerns over security risks and the adequacy of ICE agents' training for airport duties.
Border czar Tom Homan confirmed during a CNN 'State of the Union' appearance that ICE agents will begin deployment at U.S. airports starting Monday. Despite concerns about ICE agents' training for airport security tasks, Homan brushed aside these worries, asserting that ICE agents are experienced in security and identification. Critics question the feasibility of implementing such a plan within 24 hours.
Due to an ongoing partial government shutdown and lack of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), President Donald Trump announced a plan to deploy U.S. immigration officers to assist with airport security. This decision comes as TSA staff continue working without pay, causing severe staffing shortages and hours-long wait times at major airports. The move has sparked concern among lawmakers and TSA union leaders, citing the lack of proper training among ICE agents for aviation security tasks.
In a controversial move, President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy ICE agents to airports to replace TSA officers amid a partial government shutdown that began on February 14. The shutdown has left approximately 50,000 TSA employees working without pay, leading to significant staff attrition and long security lines. Critics argue that ICE agents are not trained to perform airport screening, a role normally handled by TSA personnel.
Ante el cierre del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) que inició en febrero de 2026 por falta de financiación —lo que provocó la renuncia de cientos de agentes de la TSA y largos retrasos en los aeropuertos—, el presidente Donald Trump anunció el despliegue de agentes del Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE) para asumir funciones de seguridad en aeropuertos a partir del lunes. El operativo estará liderado por Tom Homan, apodado el 'zar de la frontera'. La medida busca suplir la falta de personal y se coordina con la TSA y ICE bajo la planificación de Tedd Lyons (director interino del ICE) y Ha Nguyen McNeill (administradora interina de la TSA). ICE y la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) no han sido afectados significativamente por el cierre, ya que fueron financiados previamente mediante la ley 'One Big Beautiful Bill'. Para reabrir el DHS, el Congreso necesita el apoyo bipartidista, pero las negociaciones están estancadas debido a los desacuerdos sobre cambios en el ICE.
In a surprise move, President Donald Trump announced the deployment of ICE agents to support airport security across the U.S., catching even the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) off guard. The decision, shared via Truth Social, aims to address prolonged TSA wait times caused by a DHS funding shutdown attributed to Congressional Democrats. ICE agents, however, are reportedly untrained in airport security functions like operating screening equipment, and internal confusion has left DHS scrambling to comply.
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