BREAKING: THANKSGIVING TRAVEL UNDER SIEGE — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Warns of Airport Chaos as Shutdown Enters Day 23 | VIDEO
BREAKING: As Thanksgiving nears, the government shutdown enters Day 23. The Trump White House warns of massive flight delays and cancellations. Democrats hold the budget hostage — America’s airports pay the price.
AMERICA’S AIRPORTS ON THE EDGE
The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 23rd consecutive day, and the consequences are now threatening one of the most sacred American traditions: Thanksgiving travel.
“With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, we are nearing the busiest travel period of the entire year…” — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
Tens of millions of Americans are preparing to fly home to their families — but now face the real possibility of delays, disruptions, and cancellations due to the ongoing shutdown. The Trump administration issued a clear and urgent warning:
“If Democrats continue to keep the government closed up until Thanksgiving, we fear there will be significant flight delays, disruptions, and cancellations in major airports across the country.”
This is no longer about politics — it’s about basic national functionality.
DEMOCRATS CHOOSE OBSTRUCTION OVER AMERICAN MOBILITY
While Americans brace for airport meltdowns, Democrats remain entrenched, refusing to pass a clean budget to reopen the government. Their condition? New healthcare subsidies tied to the failed Obamacare structure.
The result? 13,000 air traffic controllers and 50,000 TSA officers are now working without pay, operating America’s most vital travel infrastructure under crushing pressure and political blackmail.
“If Democrats continue to shut down the government, they will also be shutting down American air travel.” — Karoline Leavitt
“I can’t guarantee your flight will be on time… It’s going to depend on our air traffic controllers coming into work every single day.” — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy
The air travel system is on life support, and the Democrat Party is holding the oxygen hose.
FLIGHT DELAYS SKYROCKET — THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE
Before the shutdown, air traffic control absences accounted for just 5% of flight delays nationwide.
Now?
- Tuesday: 21% of all delays traced to ATC shortages
- Monday & Wednesday: Even with heroic effort, disruptions persist
- Last week: 53% of all delays linked directly to ATC absences
The FAA is currently 3,500 controllers short, even before the shutdown’s effects. Many have been forced into mandatory overtime and six-day weeks, and are now doing it without pay.
This is not sustainable. And if this collapse happens during Thanksgiving, it will be historic and devastating.
REPUBLICANS PUSH SOLUTIONS — DEMOCRATS BLOCK THEM
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) introduced the Shutdown Fairness Act, which would ensure critical federal employees get paid, including military members, TSA, and air traffic controllers.
But what did the Democrats do? Blocked it.
- Final vote: 54–45, just short of the 60 required
- Democrats claim the bill gives the President “too much discretion”
Translation: they’re willing to grind the country to a halt rather than let Trump govern.
Meanwhile, Democrats tried to pass two of their own bills — both loaded with conditions and protections for federal bureaucracy, not for the people:
- One would ban layoffs in federal agencies (even if justified)
- Another would pay missed wages only until the shutdown ends, not a day beyond
The political gamesmanship is transparent. The American people see who’s working, and who’s playing.
TRUMP WHITE HOUSE — AMERICA FIRST, NO COMPROMISE
The Trump administration remains firm:
“It does not have to be this way. Democrats could vote today to reopen the government and ensure families can travel safely for Thanksgiving. But they won’t.”
President Trump refuses to cave to ransom politics. His position is clear: no deals that sacrifice American sovereignty or reward political hostage-takers.
Democrats are threatening the mobility and stability of the nation for ideological gain. Meanwhile, Republicans are pushing practical legislation, and Trump leads with clarity and strength.
This is not a shutdown. It’s a Democrat-induced national sabotage.
FINAL WORD: As Thanksgiving nears, the stakes are national. This is no longer about paychecks or politics. This is about whether America functions — or fractures.
The Trump administration is sounding the alarm. The people are watching. And history will record who stood for country — and who used it as a bargaining chip.
With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, we are nearing the busiest travel period of the entire year, when millions of Americans will use airports to travel to see their loved ones.
Let us be very clear from the White House: if the Democrats continue to keep the government… pic.twitter.com/XsqADBG7oz
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) October 23, 2025
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Simple solution and one that should have happened in 2017. Ship every congressional demonrat to gitmo. The only people left standing will be people that support America.
It is past time that America stops being held hostage by communists.