Trump Threatens 'Docking' Unpaid, Essential Workers
Donald Trump, during a 2019 government shutdown, declared himself 'NOT HAPPY WITH' air traffic controllers who called out sick, threatening to 'dock' pay from individuals already working without it. This gem of managerial acumen, unearthed by The Independent, showcases the empathy deficit often reserved for those at the top. While essential workers, by definition, cannot abandon their
posts—especially those responsible for not crashing planes —the former President saw only 'a fake Democrat attack'. It’s the classic playbook: demand loyalty and sacrifice from the most vulnerable, while simultaneously punishing them for the 'crimes' of others. One might wonder if the same stern lectures were issued to any high-ranking officials who went on vacation during the shutdown. But then,
managing air traffic is hardly as glamorous as, say, designing tax cuts or pardoning cronies. Some heroes apparently just aren't worth paying, let alone respecting.