Sean Duffy warns of air traffic controller shortage and trainees 'bailing' due to shutdown uncertainty

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy highlights a critical shortage of 2-3 thousand air traffic controllers and explains that training new controllers takes years, from academy to facility placement. He warns that the ongoing government shutdown is causing potential controllers to "bail" and walk away from the profession due to the uncertainty of being paid, further exacerbating staffing issues and impacting future air travel safety and efficiency.