BONUS POD: Democrat Created TSA Shortage Triggers Nationwide Airport Crisis

<p>1. Airport Delays as a National Crisis</p> <ul> <li>E<strong>xtreme airport wait times</strong> (2&ndash;5 hours) across major U.S. airports.</li> <li>Travelers missed flights, funerals, and medical emergencies.</li> <li>This is a <strong>system-wide breakdown</strong>, not isolated incidents.</li> </ul> <p>2. Cause of the Crisis: DHS Funding Dispute</p> <ul> <li>Democrats are <strong>withholding DHS funding</strong>, despite taxes already being paid.</li> <li>TSA agents are&nbsp;<strong>working without pay</strong>, leading to: <ul> <li>Mass call-outs</li> <li>Resignations (thousands allegedly absent; hundreds quitting)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>3. TSA Staffing Shortages</strong></p> <ul> <li>TSA absenteeism (up …