"John Wayne Airport joined several other airports across the country in refusing to air a video from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for the government shutdown and its disruptions to Transportation Security Administration operations. As a County-operated facility, John Wayne Airport maintains a neutral position on political matters and focuses on providing a safe, efficient and welcoming environment for all travelers, JWA spokesperson AnnaSophia Servin said in a statement."
"In the video, Noem said that it is TSA's top priority to make travel pleasant and efficient while keeping passengers 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, Noem said in the clip. We will continue to do all that we can to avoid delays that will impact your travel."
"Nearby Long Beach Airport officials said last week that the video's political messaging violated state and federal laws, such as the Hatch Act, which restricts certain political activities by federal employees. Airports in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Phoenix and Seattle, among other cities, have similarly declined to play the clip on facility grounds, citing regulations that prohibit the broadcasting of content with political messaging."
John Wayne Airport refused to air a video from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that blamed Democrats for the federal government shutdown and disruptions to TSA operations. The airport cited its County-operated status and a neutral position on political matters, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and a welcoming environment. Noem said in the clip that TSA priorities remain traveler safety and efficiency but that funding refusals by Democrats have impacted operations and left many TSA employees working without pay. Long Beach and multiple other airports declined to play the clip, citing the Hatch Act and regulations against political messaging on facility grounds.
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