Numerous airports across the country are refusing to air a video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
In the 36-second message, Noem says, "It is TSA's top priority to make sure that you have the most pleasant and efficient airport experience as possible while we keep you safe. However, Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government. And because of this, many of our operations are impacted and most of our TSA employees are working without pay."
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which oversees all New York City-area airports, said it would not air the video, citing “longstanding policies” that bar “politically partisan messages at our facilities.”
Airports in Seattle, Portland and Las Vegas have