Leavitt Responds on How Long Trump Admin Can Pay TSA Workers Without Congress

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed a reporter’s question about how long the Trump administration can continue paying TSA workers without congressional approval amid the ongoing DHS funding dispute. Leavitt said the administration is actively working to ensure frontline security personnel remain supported, stressing that airport security and national safety remain top priorities during the standoff in Washington. The exchange highlights the broader political battle over Department of Homeland Security funding as lawmakers debate spending legislation. Supporters of the administration argue that essential security workers such as TSA agents should never be caught in political gridlock, emphasizing the need for Congress to pass stable funding that protects national security operations and the workers responsible for them.