We warned for many months that Schumer wanted a government shutdown crisis to create mayhem and crisis, and then blame Trump.

Well, the mayhem part is working. How do you like it?

On Thursday, there were temporary ground stops at several airports, and the Flight Aware website listed 6,762 flight delays nationally.

Things will get worse for travelers this weekend.

It’s illegal for controllers to strike, but the government isn’t about to add to the chaos by firing anybody who doesn’t appear for work. Instead, to maintain safety, the government will reduce the number of planes in the sky, which will lead to delayed and cancelled flights.

During this government funding dispute, Trump and the Republicans in Congress have tried to provide short term funding for the air traffic control system, but Democrats won’t allow that to happen until health care benefits are restored for illegal immigrants.  You can’t make this stuff up.