Airports Reject DHS Propaganda Video Blaming Democrats for Shutdown

DHS Propaganda Video Rejected by Airports

• ✈️ Several major US airports have refused to air a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) video featuring Secretary Kristi Noem.
• 💰 The video, costing $200 million, features Noem thanking Donald Trump for his anti-immigration policies and blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
• ⚠️ Airports cited concerns that the video violates the Hatch Act, which restricts political use of public resources, and state laws against political promotion by public employees.

TSA Operations and Government Shutdown

• 🔒 DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated that TSA's top priority is traveler safety and experience, but operations are impacted by the government shutdown.
• 💸 Many TSA employees are reportedly working without pay due to Democrats in Congress refusing to fund the federal government.
• 📢 The video was intended to inform travelers about TSA operations but faced opposition due to its partisan message.

Airport Refusals and Political Stunts

• 🚫 Airports including Portland, Seattle, Buffalo, Charlotte, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and Phoenix declined to show the video.
• 📣 The Port of Portland specifically stated the video would violate the Hatch Act and Oregon law.
• 🎭 Kristi Noem has been criticized for attention-seeking tactics and political stunts, with one MSNBC commentator noting her frequent over-the-top photo ops.