"The shortage is a result of the government shutdown because TSA workers aren't getting paid. Lawmakers are still disagreeing how to pay for the Department of Homeland Security."
"It's completely wrong, ICE agents are not trained for the job they have now,"
"Some airports are experiencing callout rates between about 30% and 40%, leading to hours-long lines for travelers."
President Trump is deploying ICE agents to assist with TSA and security lines at 14 airports due to a significant shortage of TSA workers. Over 11.5% of the TSA workforce called out, with some airports experiencing callout rates between 30% and 40%. The shortage is attributed to the government shutdown, which has left TSA workers unpaid. While Bay Area airports like SFO are less affected due to contract employees, the overall impact on travelers remains significant. Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed concerns about ICE agents being untrained for airport security roles.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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