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Trump Threatens ICE Deployment to Airports Amid Funding Clash
Former US President Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports if congressional Democrats do not fund airport safety.
Trump Urges Airport Security Funding
Former US President Donald Trump warned that he would deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to US airports if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety. Trump stated in a social media post that these ICE agents would provide security "like no one has ever seen before."
Impact of Prolonged Government Shutdown
This threat comes as Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel are set to miss a second full paycheck on March 27, amid a partial government shutdown. Trump's remarks highlight the escalating tensions over airport security and the ongoing government budget dispute.
*Source: SCMP (2026-03-21)*
