WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) slammed the Trump administration today for suspending Global Entry during the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lapse in appropriations, issuing the following statement:

“Global Entry allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers expedited entry into the United States. According to the Trump administration’s own data, in 2025 over 18 million travelers used Global Entry, saving over 300,000 officer hours at 79 ports of entry. Notably, both Global Entry and its domestic equivalent TSA PreCheck were operational in 2025, including during the shutdown of October 1-November 12. Global Entry increases efficiency for travelers and customs agents alike, and the administration’s claims don’t pass the smell test. The administration should be focused on working with us on real solutions, not on inflicting pain for American travelers as a political stunt.”

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