# Duffy blames previous administrations for airspace meltdown and seeks modernization funding

https://mins.news/en/item/144439

- CNN, 2026-11-15 15:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/11/15/politics/live-news/trump-administration-ground-stop?t=1794753707713&post-id=cmwhwxu7e00003b6t9fe78arj&Date=20261115&Profile=CNN

> Transportation Secretary Duffy told CNN that previous administrations were responsible for the airspace meltdown and called for more funding to modernize systems.

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