Trending Now - ICE Deployed to Airports During TSA Staffing Shortages

WHO:

President Trump

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Tom Homan, Trump's border czar

WHAT:

President Trump is deploying ICE agents to airports.

The deployment is in response to staffing shortages at TSA during a partial government shutdown.

TSA workers are facing record numbers of shortages, leading to extremely long security lines at airports.

WHERE:

Airports across the United States

WHEN:

The actions are taking place during the partial government shutdown, which began in 2026.

WHY:

President Trump stated that he does not believe any deal should be made with Democrats to reopen the Department of Homeland Security unless they agree to vote for the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote.

HOW:

ICE agents will handle security tasks at airports, allowing TSA to focus on its expertise, such as X-ray scans.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 13:34 UTC)

Today, President Trump announced the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports across the United States to help alleviate staffing shortages at the Transportation Security Administration during the ongoing partial government shutdown. This move comes as TSA workers are facing record numbers of shortages, resulting in extremely long security lines for travelers. Trump emphasized that he will not consider any deal with Democrats to reopen the Department of Homeland Security unless they agree to support the SAVE America Act, which mandates proof of citizenship to vote.