Several major U.S. airports are refusing to air a video in which Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown continuing.
The Transportation Security Administration sent requests to airports to air the video on screens near security lines, MSNBC reported.
On the video, Noem says, “It is TSA’s top priority to make sure that you have the most pleasant and efficient airport experience as possible while we keep you safe,” according to MSNBC.
“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,” says Noem, whose department oversees TSA.
The airports that reportedly refused to show Noem’s message include the three major airports in the New York City area — John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in Queens, and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
