Democrat Created TSA Shortage Triggers Nationwide Airport Crisis

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Mar 24, 2026 · 11m · transcript

1. Airport Delays as a National Crisis

Extreme airport wait times (2–5 hours) across major U.S. airports.

Travelers missed flights, funerals, and medical emergencies.

This is a system-wide breakdown, not isolated incidents.

2. Cause of the Crisis: DHS Funding Dispute

Democrats are withholding DHS funding, despite taxes already being paid.

TSA agents are working without pay, leading to:

Mass call-outs

Resignations (thousands allegedly absent; hundreds quitting)

3. TSA Staffing Shortages

TSA absenteeism (up to 40% in some locations) is the primary bottleneck.

TSA agents are heroes forced…