Donald Trump on Monday took to Truth Social to lash out at air traffic controllers who worked without pay during the government shutdown, and dared to “complain” about it. For those who took time off during the shutdown, Trump claims their pay will be “docked.” Trump wrote that air traffic controllers who worked during the shutdown, whom he called “GREAT PATRIOTS,” will receive a $10,000 bonus, while saying those who took time off will have a “negative mark.”
“All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!!” Trump wrote. “Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially “docked.” For those Air Traffic Controllers who were GREAT PATRIOTS, and didn’t take ANY TIME OFF for the “Democrat Shutdown Hoax,” I will be recommending a BONUS of $10,000 per person for distinguished service to our Country.”
“For those that did nothing but complain, and took time off, even though everyone knew they would be paid, IN FULL, shortly into the future, I am NOT HAPPY WITH YOU,” he continued. “You didn’t step up to help the U.S.A. against the FAKE DEMOCRAT ATTACK that was only meant to hurt our Country. You will have a negative mark, at least in my mind, against your record.”
