Trump admin warns air travelers of another messy day
U.S. president on Sunday ended uncharacteristic days of silence on the ground stop, but only to blame his predecessor Joe Biden for the debacle
United States President Donald Trump's administration has warned that the air travel disruptions caused by a no-takeoff order may continue until Monday, prolonging the chaos that has gripped the world's largest economy. Hundreds of additional flights have been canceled, leaving many questioning how such a crisis could unfold in a nation known for its technological advancements.
The blame for the debacle lies with the previous administration, with Trump asserting that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Joe Biden has been a "disaster." He claims that Congress, which his party has controlled for two years, must approve funds to upgrade the outdated air traffic control system. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, however, stated that while air travel for millions of stranded Americans would return to normal by the close of Sunday, it will take longer for things to be fully back to normal by Monday.
The administration's decision to issue the ground stop was attributed to faulty replacement work on old copper wire communication lines, a decision that has raised serious concerns about the country's aging infrastructure. Duffy has called for $50 billion in funding to modernize the air traffic control system, urging Congress to act on this matter.
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