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Trump Blames Democrats for Airport Chaos Amid DHS Shutdown

3/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Democrats amid the DHS shutdown.
Trump accused Democrats of causing airport chaos.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) proposed a discharge petition to fund DHS, excluding ICE.
Incoming DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he aims to improve the department's image.
He requires judicial warrants before ICE agents enter homes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Democrats amid the DHS shutdown.
Trump accused Democrats of causing airport chaos.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) proposed a discharge petition to fund DHS, excluding ICE.
Incoming DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he aims to improve the department's image.
He requires judicial warrants before ICE agents enter homes.