The longest government shutdown in history—and the real cost is human. Air traffic controllers are still showing up, keeping our skies safe while worrying about bills, childcare, and feeding their families, forced to focus on survival instead of their jobs. Public safety doesn’t stop for political games, but real, everyday Americans feel the consequences. Shutdowns erode trust in government and make ordinary Americans pay the price for disputes they didn’t create. When the shutdown ends, those who stood through it will remind us what public service really means: resilience, dedication, and the power to rebuild together. #Politics #GovernmentShutdown #AirTrafficControl #PublicSafety