Sean Duffy Criticizes Democrats for Refusing to Pay Air Traffic Controllers During Shutdown

Government Shutdown and Air Traffic Controllers

• ✈️ Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy expressed frustration over the government shutdown and its impact on air traffic controllers.
• 💡 Duffy stated that there are no contingency or emergency funds available to pay controllers during a shutdown, as Congress has not funded the government.
• 🏛️ He emphasized that the law does not permit him to unilaterally find money to pay essential personnel when funding has lapsed.

The Legislative Process and Political Leverage

• 🗳️ Duffy urged Democrats to use the established legislative process by having a vote, introducing bills, and debating them to fund the government.
• 🤝 He criticized the tactic of using a shutdown as leverage or