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9/11 transformed airport security, now Trump wants to privatize TSA
The administration wants small airports to join a privatized screening program as part of a 2027 budget plan, officials say.
- TSA Administrator David Cummins is prioritizing an 'evolved' Screening Partnership Program as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to expand the private sector's role in airport security through the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal.
- Twenty-Five years ago, the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks prompted the federal government to take charge of airport security; President George W. Bush signed legislation creating the Transportation Security Administration , first tested at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
- Union leader Mac Johnson warned that returning to a privatized model would jeopardize passenger safety, stating "It would be a complete setback," while Cummins argued private contractors would face fewer paycheck disruptions during government shutdowns.
- Aviation security expert Jeffrey Price noted potential for innovative, touchless screening processes but questioned whether private models could scale effectively across the United States; BWI is evaluating its privatization options.
- Critics warn the administration's plan could lead to inconsistent security standards from airport to airport as the Transportation Security Administration continues evolving its regulations, which have changed significantly since the post-9/11 era.
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