Government Shutdown Threatens U.S. Aviation Safety
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has indicated that if the government shutdown compromises aviation safety, the Trump administration would close the U.S. aviation system. Duffy reassured that while significant delays are occurring, they would take decisive action if safety becomes a concern.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Monday that the Trump administration is prepared to shut down the U.S. aviation system if the ongoing government shutdown poses a risk to air travel safety.
Speaking to CNBC, Duffy emphasized the administration's commitment to passenger safety. 'If we thought it was unsafe, we'll shut the whole airspace down,' he stated.
While current conditions are leading to significant delays, Duffy cautioned that there's an increased risk during the shutdown period. However, he reaffirmed that they are closely monitoring the situation.
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