Vice President JD Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy have joined aviation officials in calling for an end to the ongoing government shutdown, which has caused widespread disruptions in air travel. The current stalemate between the White House and the Republican-led House has led to the closure of over 1,000 federal agencies and affected millions of Americans who rely on federal services.
Aviation officials have emphasized that the shutdown is having a direct impact on airline operations, with some flights grounded and others delayed due to the lack of government support. Airlines have called on Congress to pass a budget deal to reopen the government and prevent further economic damage. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also warned that the continued shutdown could lead to more significant disruptions in the coming weeks.
Both the White House and the Department of Transportation are under pressure to resolve the crisis, as the economic and operational consequences continue to mount. Industry leaders and lawmakers from both parties are now urging for bipartisan cooperation to avert further chaos in the aviation sector and other areas impacted by the shutdown.