Washington, D.C. | March 26, 2026 News Repor By AMN
t: U.S. President Donald J. Trump has sharply criticized Democrats over immigration policies, accusing them of siding with illegal immigrants rather than American citizens. In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump targeted the opposition and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, alleging that Democrats are blocking funding for immigration enforcement unless Republicans accept what he described as “open border policies.” Trump claimed that previous immigration policies allowed millions of undocumented individuals, including criminals, to enter the United States, calling the situation a “true national crisis.” In response, Trump announced that he will sign an emergency order directing Homeland Security leadership to ensure immediate payment to Transportation Security Administration personnel. He named Markwayne Mullin in his statement as the official tasked with executing the directive. The President emphasized the importance of maintaining airport security and praised the efforts of both Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating they have played a crucial role in managing the situation. Trump framed the move as necessary to prevent disruption at U.S. airports and to counter what he described as “Democrat chaos,” adding that he would not allow political disagreements to impact national security.
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