Trump Threatens to Dock Air Traffic Controllers’ Pay If They Don’t Get Back to Work

President Trump is not holding back in his message to air traffic controllers amid the ongoing government shutdown. He has issued a stern warning, threatening to reduce the pay of those who are absent from their duties.

President Trump took to his Truth Social app on Monday morning to declare that any air traffic controller failing to report for work during the shutdown will face significant pay cuts.

The President’s warning comes in the midst of the FAA’s directive to reduce air traffic at 40 major airports nationwide. This has resulted in numerous flight cancellations and delays, causing distress among travelers and pilots, especially with the holiday season approaching.

On a positive note, President Trump has announced plans to propose a $10,000 bonus for air traffic controllers who remained dedicated to their jobs throughout the shutdown, working diligently despite not receiving their regular pay. He commended these individuals as “GREAT PATRIOTS.”

However, for those who failed to show up for work or called in sick, President Trump expressed his dissatisfaction, stating, “I am NOT HAPPY WITH YOU.” He warned that such actions would reflect negatively on their records and advised them to resign without any compensation if they intend to leave their positions in the near future.

While federal workers, including air traffic controllers, are currently not receiving their pay due to the shutdown, they are expected to receive back pay once the government resumes operations. However, reports have emerged of air traffic controllers taking up additional jobs, such as food delivery, to make ends meet, exacerbating the existing shortage of air traffic controllers.