US President Donald Trump on Monday that all Air Traffic Controllers who are not working due to the US shutdown return to work immediately, as government-imposed flight cuts and air traffic staffing absences continue to hamper air travel.

In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump threatened to ‘dock’ those who do not return to work.

Praising the workers who turned up for work anyway during the 41-day US shutdown, Trump said he would recommend a $10,000 bonus for their distinguished service.

“For those Air Traffic Controllers who were GREAT PATRIOTS, and didn’t take ANY TIME OFF for the “Democrat Shutdown Hoax,” I will be recommending a BONUS of $10,000 per person for distinguished service to our Country.”

Officials however said that there was no clarity under the controllers' union con

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