Duffy vows penalties for air traffic controllers missing work, worries about their ‘patriotism’

Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Duffy specified that his ire wasn’t directed at all air traffic controllers who missed work during the shutdown period, but only those who “systemically weren’t doing their job.” He questioned the dedication and patriotism of those who continuously failed to show up for work during the shutdown, pledging to take action against them.

“I’m concerned about their dedication. I’m concerned about their patriotism. And so we haven’t made a decision, but we are going to look at those controllers who continually made the decision not to show up for work, and again, we have to look at the data,” Duffy said.

“I would just tell you, I’m trying to bring more air traffic controllers in. I’m not trying to take

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