Karoline Leavitt: “Since the Democrat shutdown began, four times as many…”

“This past weekend, Americans traveling to weddings, funerals, vacations and meetings faced significant flight disruptions at airports across the country because of staffing shortages. On Sunday alone, more than 5,000 flights traveling to and from U.S. airports were delayed. Since the Democrat shutdown began, four times as many staffing shortages have been reported at air traffic control facilities. Compared to last year, TSA checkpoint wait times ballooned past three hours at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport with some passengers enduring up to five hours in line.” (00:58–01:06)

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