The president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association has highlighted a troubling trend: the ongoing government shutdown is prompting more air traffic controllers to resign from their positions.

“This is a new development. We have fewer controllers now than we did in 2019,” Nick Daniels explained during a Monday interview with Chris Cuomo.

“Following the 35-day shutdown, things have changed significantly,” Daniels continued. “Combine that with unreliable equipment and the fact that people are leaving to pursue other jobs instead of staying in this once-great career. This trend is expected to worsen, as Secretary Duffy mentioned.”