Airports Refuse Governor Noem's Shutdown Video Amid Political Messaging Concerns and Operational Disruptions
U.S. airports refuse Governor Kristi Noem's video blaming Democrats for the shutdown, citing political messaging rules. The shutdown disrupts operations, leaving TSA employees unpaid.
Overview
- Several major U.S. airports are declining to play a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which explicitly blames Democrats for the ongoing federal government shutdown.
- Airports are refusing the video due to policies against political messaging in their facilities and concerns about violating state and federal laws, including the federal Hatch Act.
- The Port of Portland, for instance, cited an Oregon state law prohibiting public employees from engaging in political activities, preventing the broadcast of the politically charged message.
- The federal government shutdown has caused significant disruptions in routine airport operations and flights, leading to some refusing to play a video on its impact.
- A majority of the Transportation Security Administration's 61,000 employees are currently working without pay during the shutdown, highlighting the direct human cost on airport staff.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally by presenting a balanced account of the controversy surrounding the DHS video. They focus on reporting the facts of airports' refusals and the stated reasons, alongside the content of the video and official responses. The reporting avoids loaded language and gives voice to various stakeholders without editorializing.
"Some airports around the country are refusing to play a video with a message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on TSA operations because of its political content."
ABC News"Airports in Las Vegas, Charlotte, Atlanta, Phoenix, Seattle and more say the video goes against their airport policy or regulations which prohibit political messaging in their facilities."
Associated Press"Airports in at least four U.S. cities have declined to play a video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown."
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FAQ
Airports are refusing to play the video due to concerns about violating policies against political messaging and laws such as the Hatch Act, which prohibits the use of public resources for political purposes.
The shutdown has caused disruptions in routine airport operations and flights, and a majority of Transportation Security Administration employees are working without pay.
Several major U.S. airports, including Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International, Portland International, Seattle-Tacoma International, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, and three in New York, are refusing to play the video.
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