Flights Delayed, Pay Docked: Trump’s Shutdown Ultimatum

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President Trump is turning up the pressure on unpaid air traffic controllers during a government shutdown that's crippling air travel across the U.S. With over 13,000 flight delays and cancellations in just two days, Trump issued a stern warning: get back to work or face pay cuts. At the same time, he’s praising those who stayed on duty with promises of $10,000 bonuses — while also proposing $2,000 checks for middle-class Americans. As the holidays approach and the skies get even more chaotic, will a funding deal come in time to stop a total travel meltdown? WooGlobe Ref : WGA516297 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Imagine flying home for Thanksgiving, and your flight just doesn't exist.

00:04Why? Because air traffic controllers are being threatened by the president himself.

00:09President Trump has issued a blunt warning.

00:11Air traffic controllers must return to work or face having their pay docked.

00:16This comes during a 40-day government shutdown that's already caused over 13,000 flight disruptions across the U.S.

00:22While some controllers stayed home without pay, Trump praised others as patriots.

00:26He even promised $10,000 bonuses to those who worked without complaining.

00:32But for those who stayed home, he says he's not happy and even told them to quit if they're not up for the challenge.

00:38This, despite the FAA being thousands of staff short, right before the busiest travel season of the year.

00:44Meanwhile, Trump is also promising $2,000 checks for middle-class Americans.

00:50A chaotic airspace, rising tension, and families caught in the crossfire.

00:54And it all hinges on a funding deal that may or may not arrive this week.

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