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Former DHS Chief Warns Shutdown Threatens Airport Security

3/22/2026

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Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, warns a prolonged shutdown distracts unpaid workers and raises security risks amid rising terror threats.
He notes DHS employees, including 50,000 TSA agents, must stay focused on their duties.
The shutdown has strained airport operations, creating long security lines.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy ICE agents to assist TSA officers.

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Chad Wolf, former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, warns a prolonged shutdown distracts unpaid workers and raises security risks amid rising terror threats.
He notes DHS employees, including 50,000 TSA agents, must stay focused on their duties.
The shutdown has strained airport operations, creating long security lines.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy ICE agents to assist TSA officers.