Trump addresses air traffic controllers’ unpaid work concerns

President Trump criticized absent air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown, suggesting they have second jobs and will eventually receive back pay. He threatened to dock pay for those not reporting to work while proposing $10,000 bonuses for those who showed up. Dismissing economic concerns, he claimed the economy is the strongest it has ever been, despite polls indicating widespread dissatisfaction. Additionally, his administration filed a briefing to limit funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program while the Senate passed a bill to ensure SNAP benefits through next September.

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