TSA lines have grown so long that they are extending outside airports nationwide. This is a result of the partial government shutdown, which has caused significant staffing shortages and left thousands of TSA officers unpaid. Many TSA workers have resigned due to missed paychecks and low morale. With spring break travel surging, airports are experiencing complete chaos, with checkpoints overloaded and understaffed. Viral videos are circulating online that illustrate the severity of the situation: travelers are arriving at the airport three to four hours early, yet still missing their flights. Frankly, the entire situation is unacceptable. TSA agents deserve to be compensated for their work, especially since they have not been fully paid since the last government shutdown, implemented by Democrats, which left them working without pay. It is unreasonable to expect individuals to work for no compensation, particularly in the high-stress environment of an airport. Additionally, due to government incompetence, Americans are now effectively being held hostage and unable to travel by plane.