Air Traffic Controllers Face Punishment After Skipping Work During Shutdown

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Air traffic controllers who skipped work during the government shutdown could soon face serious consequences. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy questioned their patriotism, while President Trump slammed them publicly and called for penalties. Meanwhile, he praised those who stayed on the job and floated the idea of bonuses. With Thanksgiving travel at risk and airports overwhelmed, the government may finally end the shutdown just in time. Here's what you need to know. WooGlobe Ref : WGA622748 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Air traffic controllers skipped work during the shutdown.

00:03Now the government wants payback.

00:05Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says some air traffic controllers

00:09may face disciplinary action after they repeatedly called in sick,

00:13even before they missed a paycheck.

00:15He questioned their dedication and even their patriotism.

00:18President Trump took it further.

00:20On Truth Social, he slammed those who took time off as ungrateful,

00:24even though they were set to be paid in full later.

00:27He's now demanding consequences for those who bailed

00:30and bonuses for the ones who didn't miss a shift.

00:32This comes as the shutdown nears Day 43,

00:35with major airports overwhelmed, flights delayed, and travelers stranded.

00:39The worst day? Over 10,000 delays and nearly 3,000 cancellations on November 9th.

00:45But relief might be near.

00:47A House vote could end the shutdown tonight,

00:49just in time to save Thanksgiving travel for millions of Americans.

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