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Trump Blames Flight Delays On UNPAID Air Traffic Controllers!

2025-11-11 News & Politics
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Trump's Attack on Unpaid Air Traffic Controllers Sparks Severe Travel Chaos

Understand President Trump’s harsh response to striking air traffic controllers and how the resulting flight crisis destabilizes U.S. travel during the government shutdown. You will gain clarity on the immediate fallout for travelers and the political contradiction of neglecting domestic infrastructure while funding foreign aid.

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  • [00:00:00] Trump attacked non-working air traffic controllers as unpatriotic, threatening pay docking while offering bonuses only to those who stayed on duty without pay.
  • [00:00:56] Massive flight disruptions, including mandatory 10% flight cuts at major hubs, are set to continue even after the government funding is restored.
  • [00:02:36] Commentary highlights the contradiction of funding massive foreign aid packages while key domestic infrastructure workers strike over unpaid wages.

This segment breaks down the immediate chaos caused by the government shutdown, focusing specifically on the FAA staffing crisis precipitated by unpaid air traffic controllers and President Trump's polarizing reaction. This context is essential for understanding current travel reliability and political priorities.

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One aspect of President Donald Trump’s response to the 2025 government shutdown has been a real surprise, specifically his accusation that air traffic controllers who haven’t been working without pay are unpatriotic and shoud quit. As we all know, the shutdown has led to mass retirements, callouts, and widespread flight cancellations, with the FAA ordering airlines to reduce flights by up to 10% at major airports. Jimmy notes that Trump has offered $10,000 bonuses for those who kept working while attacking others as “anti-worker.” Meanwhile, polls show most Americans blame Republicans for the crisis. He concludes by condemning both parties for funding foreign aid while neglecting U.S. workers and infrastructure. Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@thejimmydoreshow 2025-11-14

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@ArmandVandal 2025-11-11

Sick of these oligarch politicians.

83 3 replies
@JustLevlup 2025-11-11

So Trump seeing US jobs crumbling and he says “I’ve seen enough… more money to Israel. And some to Argentina”

210 25 replies
@vladimiramiller3738 2025-11-11

USA is a banana republic. The politicians are laughing in our faces for years. C19 bs anyone?

116 5 replies
@Renegade2786 2025-11-11

Maybe Donald Trump should rewatch Die Hard 2 and tell us with straight face why these Air Traffic Controllers should work for free.

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@antoniovillanueva308 2025-11-11

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

37 4 replies
@lisagamer9449 2025-11-12

Nothing says America first then giving Argentina 40 billion , IzraHell 30 billion and not paying American citizens

67 7 replies
@LazarheaD 2025-11-11

America Last will be our credo!

44 1 replies
@Saywhat1350 2025-11-11

Why are they showing up at work if they dont get payed ?

120 34 replies
@VnVnV-893 2025-11-12

That is an impressive amount of employment law violations in a single tweet

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