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Des Moines International is joining several other U.S. airports in declining to show a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Noem in the video blames Democrats in Congress for a government shutdown that is impacting TSA operations.

Some airports cite potential violations of the Hatch Act, which limits partisan activities by federal employees.

Des Moines International Airport has joined at least four other U.S. airports in declining to show passengers and visitors a video in which U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the government shutdown that is affecting Transportation Security Administration operations.

The video began playing at airports last week, featuring Noem , in front of U.S. and TSA flags, saying, "It is TSA

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