Phoenix Sky Harbor airport refuses to air Noem video blaming Democrats for TSA delays

Airports in multiple states, including SD, not airing Noem’s video blaming Democrats for shutdown

Airports in multiple states, including South Dakota, are not airing a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames the ongoing federal government shutdown on Democrats. The video was promoted by the White House as being played at “every public airport in America.” In South Dakota, a spokesperson for Rapid City Regional Airport said Wednesday it was not airing the video because the airport’s administration has not instruct…

Phoenix Sky Harbor airport refuses to air Noem video blaming Democrats for TSA delays

PHOENIX -- Travelers will be able get through TSA security to fly out of Arizona's two major airports without having to hear Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blame Democrats for any delays they encounter.

Airports Cite Airport Policy to Block Noem’s Message

Key Takeaways: • Phoenix Sky Harbor and other major airports refused to air a partisan message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. • Airports cited airport policy but did not name a specific rule. • Some say the message may violate the federal Hatch Act by blaming Democrats for a shutdown. • Normally, airports play nonpartisan safety announcements at security checkpoints. • Debate grows over political content on public screens and trav…