US President Donald Trump has asked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to remove their masks while working at airports, citing it as an inappropriate look for the airport. However, he believes it's a suitable attire for them to hunt down criminals and murderers.
ICE agents have started arriving at 13 major airports across the United States to help with basic tasks such as guarding exits and supporting staff due to the ongoing TSA crisis. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is facing problems due to a partial government shutdown, which has now lasted five weeks.
The shutdown has led to staffing shortages at the TSA, resulting in long delays for travelers across the country. Democrats have tried to pass funding specifically for TSA to reduce disruptions, but those efforts have been blocked by Republicans.
