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Senator Cotton Blames Democrats for Airport Travel Chaos

3/30/2026

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Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said Democrats' immigration policy and funding for ICE and the Border Patrol have caused travel chaos at airports, including long TSA lines.
Cotton described Democrats' moves as a "temper tantrum" that prolongs the impasse and has contributed to a partial government shutdown and TSA staffing issues.
Cotton claimed Democrats want to prevent ICE officers from wearing masks for safety, saying this puts their families at risk.

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Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) said Democrats' immigration policy and funding for ICE and the Border Patrol have caused travel chaos at airports, including long TSA lines.
Cotton described Democrats' moves as a "temper tantrum" that prolongs the impasse and has contributed to a partial government shutdown and TSA staffing issues.
Cotton claimed Democrats want to prevent ICE officers from wearing masks for safety, saying this puts their families at risk.