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Airport Chaos OUT OF CONTROL — Should Trump Fire Transportation Secretary Duffy? | Josh Lafazan ShowThe Josh Lafazan Show on YouTube - Episode 102Welcome to The Josh Lafazan Show, where we shine a light on the issues that truly impact the lives of everyday Americans — and hold those in power accountable. In this episode, we tackle the growing crisis in U.S. air travel and ask the question: Should President Trump fire Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy?For millions of Americans, flying has become a nightmare — delays, cancellations, unsafe conditions, and a government that seems asleep at the wheel. But while travel has never been perfect, the recent meltdown at airports across the country is unprecedented — and many are pointing directly to decisions made by Trump’s administration and his newly appointed team.🛑 From the East Coast to the West Coast, airport chaos is reaching dangerous levels. And the data doesn’t lie: from massive FAA layoffs to alarming near-miss incidents, the U.S. aviation system is under severe strain — much of it self-inflicted by policy failures and reckless management decisions.📉 In this episode, we break down:🔹 The Root of the Crisis – Since taking office, the Trump administration has overseen:A hiring freeze on new air traffic controllers Layoffs of 400 FAA workers in February alone The firing of key safety personnel, engineers, and even legal staff who prevent unsafe pilots from flying The termination of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee And the ousting of respected TSA administrator David Pekoske 🔹 The Fallout – These actions have left America’s air travel system in chaos:Newark Airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs, has seen United Airlines cancel 35 daily flights Air traffic controllers reportedly lost radio and radar contact at a Newark-area facility, with five taking trauma leave after the incident Fatal near-misses and even tragic collisions have occurred from D.C. to the West Coast TSA’s workforce of 50,000 is under threat after the Trump administration gutted their collective bargaining rights, risking a mass exodus of essential screeners 🔹 Aviation in Free Fall – It’s not just Newark. Across the country:Air traffic controller staffing is at crisis levels Only 10% of public airports have manned towers, leaving the majority dangerously under-supervised Gold-standard aviation safety has been replaced with corner-cutting, chaos, and corporate boycotts of American airspace 🔹 The Bigger Picture – This crisis is also being fueled by Trump’s ongoing trade war. As the American Airlines CEO recently warned, travel demand has dropped sharply since Trump took office — with international travelers turning away from the U.S. due to tariffs and retaliation against American products and tourism.🚨 And while the flying public faces real danger, Secretary Sean Duffy has been completely missing in action. No concrete plans, no visible action, and no leadership at a time of national urgency.So where’s the accountability?We remember when Republicans dragged Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg before Congress again and again for every airline delay and weather issue — yet Secretary Duffy presides over far worse conditions, and not a single hearing? Not a single tough question?It’s political hypocrisy at its worst — and it's the American people who are paying the price in delays, danger, and diminished trust in the skies.🗣 In this episode, Josh breaks down:How we got here The real risks travelers face today Why this isn’t just a policy failure — it’s a failure of leadership And why Trump must act now if he truly believes in “hiring the best people” 💥 The bottom line: Secretary Duffy is not up to the job. If Trump is serious about restoring order and ensuring passenger safety, he needs to fire Duffy — immediately. 📣 Sound off in the comments:Have you experienced air travel chaos recently? Should Congress investigate these FAA and TSA failures? Is it time for Trump to replace Secretary Duffy? 💬 We want to hear from you.👍 Like this video if you believe aviation safety matters.🔔 Subscribe for more truth-driven political commentary.📢 Share this episode if you think it’s time to hold leadership accountable.#politics #news #congress #politicalnews #newsupdate #usa #america #trump #donaldtrump #newsheadlines #newstoday #fyp #election
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