- Donald Trump threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to airports across the US.
- This deployment occurred amidst staff shortages at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) due to a partial government shutdown.
- Trump stated the agents would ensure 'security like no one has ever seen before' and carry out 'immediate arrest of all Illegal Immigrants,' particularly those from Somalia.
- ICE agents were observed at several major airports, including Louis Armstrong International in New Orleans, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, and Philadelphia International.
- Experts questioned the effectiveness of the deployment, noting that ICE agents' duties differ significantly from those of TSA staff, who primarily handle X-ray screening and pat-downs.
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