New Delhi, March 21: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said he is willing to pay the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel amid an ongoing funding impasse in the US that is affecting airport operations.
Taking to social media platform X, Musk said, “I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country.”
The remark comes at a time when the funding situation has raised concerns over disruptions at airports across the United States, with TSA staff playing a critical role in ensuring security and smooth passenger movement.
While Musk did not provide further details on how such an arrangement would work, his statement drew attention to the broader challenges faced by aviation security personnel during periods of fiscal uncertainty.
Musk’s offer underscores growing concerns over the impact of funding delays on essential services and the wider travel ecosystem.
Earlier, the US administration said that more than 10 per cent of TSA officers have not reported to work during the funding lapse, compared to the usual absentee rate of under 2 per cent.
The standoff in Congress has forced around 50,000 TSA personnel to continue working without pay. (IANS)
