Summary
President Donald Trump released his budget proposal, which includes a plan to start privatizing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The proposal suggests that small airports should use private screeners instead of federal ones, aiming to save costs.
Key Facts
- President Trump's budget proposal aims to start privatizing TSA.
- Small airports would use private screeners through the Screening Partnership Program.
- This program has reportedly saved money compared to federal screening.
- The move is part of an effort to reform the TSA.
- TSA workers have been unpaid due to a DHS shutdown over ICE reforms.
- The proposal document was prepared by Budget Director Russell Vought.
- The White House made the budget proposal available online.
