US EditionNoem Ending TSA Quiet Skies Traveler Surveillance Program
- On June 5, 2025, Kristi Noem, head of the Department of Homeland Security, announced that the TSA will discontinue the Quiet Skies traveler surveillance program.
- The announcement followed reports that the program surveilled Americans, including Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s husband, and was criticized for political misuse.
- Quiet Skies employed undercover air marshals and facial recognition technology to monitor approximately 35 to 50 travelers each day, yet throughout its operation, it did not prevent any terrorist incidents despite costing taxpayers $200 million annually.
- Noem described the program as a tool exploited by the Biden administration to target political adversaries and favor allies, and she pledged to pursue both internal and Congressional investigations.
- The program’s closure implies a refocus of TSA on traditional security duties while raising concerns about politicized surveillance and civil liberties implications.
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Biden and Harris' Inefficiencies Led to the Tragic Failure of the Quiet Skies Program - Real News Now
Without a doubt, the infamous Quiet Skies program instilled by the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) can be seen as a massive failure. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, announced the termination of this controversial program via her social media channels. In her statement, she pointed out the fundamental flaw of this costly and secretive surveillance system that failed to deter even a single act of terrorism. For years, American …
Trump Shuts Down Controversial Airport Security Surveillance Program That Was Weaponized by Biden Admin
The Trump administration has shut down the TSA’s Quiet Skies program, claiming it was abused by the Biden administration to surveil political opponents rather than keep Americans safe. Key Facts: The Quiet Skies program was launched in 2010 to monitor air travelers flagged as potential threats. It cost $200 million annually and, according to DHS, stopped zero terrorist attacks. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the Biden administration “weaponized…
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