Roland S. Martin
March 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Trump Blocks TSA Pay, Then Uses Emergency Powers to Pay Them. Major Power Grab
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Key Takeaways
- 1We're all scrambling to our devices trying to figure this out as breaking news unfolds.
- 2What's particularly concerning is that Trump did not specify what legal authority he intends to use for this action.
- 3But here's the real issue - this has Russell Vought's nasty little fingerprints all over it.
- 4Without knowing the specific line items in the DHS or TSA budget, it's impossible to determine if this is legal.
- 5We've already seen this administration disregard congressional authority through what's called rescission.
Overview
We're all scrambling to our devices trying to figure this out as breaking news unfolds. President Trump announced this evening that he will sign an executive order to restart pay for Transportation Security Administration officers who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck. This has led to thousands of absences and long lines at major US airports across the country.
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