“REPORT TO WORK IMMEDIATELY” – President Trump Issues Statement On Air Traffic Controllers — “Substantially Docked”

President Trump said on Monday that all air traffic controllers “must get back to work, NOW!!!”

“Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially ‘docked.’ For those Air Traffic Controllers who were GREAT PATRIOTS, and didn’t take ANY TIME OFF for the ‘Democrat Shutdown Hoax,’ I will be recommending a BONUS of $10,000 per person for distinguished service to our Country. 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 said on Truth Social.

“You didn’t step up to help the U.S.A. against the FAKE DEMOCRAT ATTACK that was only meant to hurt our Country. You will have a negative mark, at least in my mind, against your record. If you want to leave service in the near future, please do not hesitate to do so, with NO payment or severance of any kind! You will be quickly replaced by true Patriots, who will do a better job on the Brand New State of the Art Equipment, the best in the World, that we are in the process of ordering,” Trump continued.

“The last ‘Administration’ wasted Billions of Dollars trying to fix antiquated ‘junk.’ They had no idea what they were doing! Again, to our great American Patriots, GOD BLESS YOU – I won’t be able to send your money fast enough! To all others, REPORT TO WORK IMMEDIATELY,” he added.

Trump’s announcement follows a deal reached in the Senate to end the federal government shutdown.

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USA TODAY has more:

A Senate bill that advanced Nov. 9 aims to temporarily fund the government until Jan. 30 and provide back pay to federal workers impacted by the shutdown. But the Senate and House must still hold votes on the measure, which could take several more days.

Air traffic controllers continued working without paychecks during the shutdown as essential personnel. But some failed to show up as they looked for other jobs to make ends meet during the congressional impasse, so the Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cancel 4% of their flights during the weekend. More than 10,000 flights were delayed Nov. 9.

"I agree @POTUS. Air traffic controllers NEED to show up for work!" Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

"To those who have worked throughout the shutdown — thank you for your patriotism and commitment to keeping our skies safe. I will work with Congress to reward your commitment," he added.

I agree @POTUS. Air traffic controllers NEED to show up for work!

To those who have worked throughout the shutdown — thank you for your patriotism and commitment to keeping our skies safe. I will work with Congress to reward your commitment. pic.twitter.com/FY33W6anNY

— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) November 10, 2025

Axios noted:

Air traffic controllers, who have been working without pay, have increasingly been absent from their posts during the government shutdown.

Between 15 and 20 air traffic controllers have retired per day during the shutdown — up from about four per day, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday during an interview on CNN's "State of the Union."

The callouts were not part of an organized pressure campaign — something the union would not condone — Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said during a Monday news conference.

"Before the shutdown, air traffic controllers got sick," Daniels said. "During the shutdown, air traffic controllers get sick. After the shutdown ends, air traffic controllers will get sick."