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Another day, another tech meltdown at Newark Airport — a glaring symbol of the government’s utter failure to keep America’s infrastructure running smoothly. The Federal Aviation Administration just confirmed yet another brief but damaging system outage that caused massive delays and cancellations. This wasn’t some minor glitch you can shrug off. Flights were pushed back an average of 23 minutes, with dozens canceled outright. And all of this chaos is coming courtesy of a deeply flawed, outdated system that has been sputtering since late April.
Let’s get real: this mess at Newark’s radar control tower isn’t just about “technical difficulties.” It’s a direct result of decades of bureaucratic bloat, mismanagement, and political games. The FAA’s radar systems have repeatedly failed, leaving air traffic controllers scrambling with blank screens — and passengers stuck on the tarmac. The agency claims to have rolled out “upgrades” that were supposed to fix the problem months ago, yet here we are, mid-May, and the delays are worse than ever. Shortages of air traffic controllers only add fuel to this fire, but the root problem is a federal agency that’s barely capable of maintaining its own systems, let alone modernizing them.
Meanwhile, the Biden administration’s refusal to tackle these issues head-on speaks volumes. Instead of meaningful reform, we hear excuses and “plans” for multibillion-dollar overhauls that will take years — yes, *years* — to finish. This isn’t a complicated problem; it’s a question of competence and priorities. The Trump administration at least understood the necessity of cutting flight numbers temporarily to ease the strain and pushed for real upgrades including new control centers and state-of-the-art technology. Under the current regime, the wheels are falling off, and everyday Americans bear the brunt of it. When delays stretch into hours and cancellations pile up by the dozens every day, travelers aren’t just inconvenienced — they lose precious time, money, and the faith to trust the system at all.
FAA Confirms Another System Outage at Newark Airport https://t.co/YsrhDTQH6s via @BreitbartNews
— American Revivalist (@MikeCBurlew) May 20, 2025
This crisis underscores a broader truth: Washington’s warped priorities have wrecked critical American infrastructure because they’d rather spend outrageously on globalist whims and radical agenda items than fix what actually matters. Liberals love to grandstand about “infrastructure” while handing billions over to questionable projects overseas or green energy pipe dreams. But when it comes to defending the backbone of domestic industry, transportation, and commerce, they stumble and bungle every single time. The result? Airports in near-constant chaos, frustrated families, and a transportation network that looks like a third-world country’s nightmare.
At this rate, it’s clear that America can’t afford more “upgrades” that take years to deliver vague promises. We need accountable leadership that puts American travelers first, cuts government red tape, and embraces practical, enforceable solutions — not empty rhetoric. Otherwise, Newark won’t be the last airport facing this embarrassment. How many planes have to be delayed or canceled before the left wakes up and stops playing Russian roulette with our skies? When is enough enough? The answer is simple, but it demands guts and a commitment to true American excellence — something an administration obsessed with globalism and woke nonsense will never provide.
