Trump recommends $10K bonus for air traffic controllers who stayed on job, scolds those who took time off



WASHINGTON — President Trump publicly scolded air traffic controllers who took time off work during the 40-plus days they went without pay due to the government shutdown.

“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,” Trump declared on Truth Social. “You will have a negative mark, at least in my mind, against your record.”

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The president also announced that he will recommend a “bonus of $10,000 per person” for the air traffic controllers “who were GREAT PATRIOTS, and didn’t take ANY TIME OFF for the ‘Democrat Shutdown Hoax.’”

President Trump recommended bonuses to air traffic controllers who worked during the shutdown. AP
President Trump scolded air traffic controllers who took time off during the government shutdown. Michael Yanow/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

“All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially ‘docked,’” he further warned.

President Trump scolded air traffic controllers who took time off during the government shutdown. AP

Thousands of flights nationwide have been delayed or canceled since the Transportation Department announced service cutbacks last week due to the ongoing lapse in appropriations.

Over 1,500 flights have been canceled on Monday, November 10, 2025. AFP via Getty Images

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association has denied any coordinated efforts by controllers to call in sick during the shutdown.


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