Government Shutdown Delays Travelers Amidst Push for Perks for Illegal Aliens

Washington, D.C. — Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) issued the following statement from Chad Wolf, Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer & Chair of Homeland Security & Immigration, regarding the ongoing government shutdown:

“The government shutdown is causing delays and longer lines at airports across the country, and millions of Americans are paying the price. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues operating, but most of its 64,000 employees are required to work without immediate pay. At the same time, air traffic controllers—also essential federal workers—are facing financial stress, leading to sick-outs and ground stops that are further slowing travel. The result: hours-long delays for families, business travelers, and everyone trying to get home.

Every extra minute Americans spend stuck in an airport line is a direct result of political games. America-Last lawmakers have made it clear: they will only reopen the government if it includes taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal aliens, prioritizing handouts for those who broke our laws over the needs of American travelers.

It’s time to end the shutdown, reopen the government, and put Americans first."