Biden Administration Turns Down Musk’s TSA Payroll Proposal During Shutdown

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:51 PM

The Biden administration has declined billionaire Elon Musk's proposal to pay Transportation Security Administration workers during a partial government shutdown. CBS News reported the rejection of Musk's financial offer on Wednesday.

The Biden administration has turned down a financial proposal from tech billionaire Elon Musk to pay Transportation Security Administration workers during a partial government shutdown, according to a Wednesday report from CBS News.

Musk had offered to cover the salaries of TSA officers who would otherwise go without pay during the federal funding disruption.

The rejection comes as government shutdowns typically leave essential workers, including airport security personnel, working without immediate compensation until funding is restored.

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