Mayur MohtaHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says the Microsoft outage and the halted departures at American airports are two separate issues.
US authorities do not connect the Microsoft outage with the problems that stopped flights at American airports. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin shared this view with reporters.
No Connection Between the Two Events
Mullin addressed journalists about both incidents. He made it clear that Washington sees no tie between the Microsoft outage and the airport disruption.
His message was direct and left little room for doubt. “I see no reason at all to link these two events. These are separate problems,” Mullin told reporters.
Departures Halted at American Airports
The airport trouble led to a halt in departures from American airports. Officials describe it as its own problem, apart from the Microsoft outage.
How Officials See the Situation
For now, the government treats the two matters separately. In Mullin’s words, the Microsoft outage and the airport problems are not one story.
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