Musk offers to pay TSA salaries, as Trump floats ICE at airports
Airfind news item
By Ben Berkowitz
Published on March 21, 2026.
Elon Musk has offered to pay the salaries of TSA agents during the Homeland Security shutdown, which is causing travel disruption and potential staffing issues. This comes as President Trump suggests using ICE agents to keep airports moving. Based on the size of the number of TSA officers, this could cost more than $40 million per week. The shutdown is currently causing gridlock in Congress and increasing pressure as airport delays increase and staffing risks increase.
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