Airports Refuse to Air Kristi Noem TSA Video Amid Government Shutdown
Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20252 min5,330 views
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- π Day 14 of the government shutdown saw the Trump administration attempt to use air travelers to pressure Democrats.
- π¬ Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem produced a video intended for airport screens, highlighting the impact of the shutdown on TSA operations and blaming Democrats.
Airport Rejections of the PSA
- π« Officials at Westchester County Airport immediately rejected the video, deeming it inappropriate and partisan.
- β Over a dozen other cities, including Seattle, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, and Philadelphia, have also refused to air the message.
- βοΈ The Port Authority, which manages LaGuardia, Kennedy, and Newark Liberty airports, cited long-standing policies against airing politically partisan messages.
Reasons for Rejection
- β οΈ Airport officials and county executives described the PSA as politicizing the shutdown's impact on TSA and unnecessarily alarmist.
- π£οΈ The Port Authority stated that such messaging distracts from real issues and undermines public trust.
Homeland Security Response
- π¬ In response to the rejections, Homeland Security expressed that it's unfortunate their workforce is in this position due to political gamesmanship.
- π€ They hope Democrats will soon recognize the importance of opening the government.
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