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“The Democrats can solve that problem with air traffic control,” Trump said, referring to unpaid federal employees such as air traffic controllers. “All they have to do is say, ‘The country’s open.’ We only need five votes. The Republicans are with us.”

When asked how the government might pay air traffic controllers missing paychecks, Trump replied, “Yeah, there is,” though he did not elaborate.

Trump concluded, “I would imagine that gets taken care of — not only the controllers, but other people too.”

Mounting Pressure to End the Government Shutdown

As the shutdown drags on, pressure is intensifying from both public and private sectors. Unpaid federal workers, delayed benefits, and stalled public services have all fueled calls for swift resolution.

AFGE’s statement underscores growing frustration among those most directly affected — federal employees themselves — as lawmakers continue to clash over funding priorities.

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