Gavin Newsom hits out at Trump over shutdown after FAA warned airport would have no air traffic controllers
Gavin Newsom blames Trump for staffing shortage at Burbank airport
- Air travelers experienced significant delays and cancellations at US airports, including Hollywood Burbank, Newark Liberty, and Denver, on Monday evening due to staffing shortages caused by the ongoing government shutdown.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly criticized Donald Trump, holding him responsible for the unstaffed air traffic control tower at Burbank Airport for nearly six hours.
- The government shutdown, now in its sixth day, began after the Senate failed to pass a bill to fund federal agencies, impacting the Federal Aviation Administration and leading to stretched air traffic controller resources.
- Both Republican and Democratic camps have blamed each other for the stalemate, which centers on a Democratic demand regarding the extension of healthcare subsidies.
- The White House press office issued an automated response blaming congressional Democrats for the shutdown, while polling suggests the public largely blames Trump and Republicans for the current standoff.