At least 5 airports refuse to air Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s video message for travelers about the government shutdown is not being aired in at least five airports because it blames Democrats for the lapse in federal funding.Oregon’s Portland International Airport, Washington’s Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and three airports in New York – Niagara Falls International Airport, Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Westchester County Airport – are not broadcasting Noem’s message because it is “political” and “inappropriate,” according to multiple reports.“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.However, Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government,” Noem says in the video, meant to play at TSA checkpoints in every public airport in the US amid the government shutdown. “And because of this, many of our operations are impacted and most of our TSA employees are working without pay,” the DHS secretary adds. Noem, who oversees the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), sent the video to airports last week. “We will continue to do all that we can to avoid delays that will impact your travel,” Noem continues.

“And our hope is that Democrats will soon recognize the importance of opening the government.” The partial government shutdown began on Oct.1, after all-but-three Senate Democrats refused to vote for a continuing resolution that would’ve kept Washington funded through Nov.

21. A Port of Seattle spokesperson said the “political nature” of Noem’s video is why it won’t be playing for travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. “The Port of Seattle will not play the video on its screens at SEA airport, due to the political nature of the content,” the spokesperson told The Seattle Times, adding, “We continue to urge bipartisan efforts to end the government shutdown and are working to...