Summary
Several U.S. airports are not showing a video message from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem that blames Democrats for a government shutdown affecting travel. The video was intended to be played in airports but was not approved at several locations. Some airports say the video violates laws that prevent using public resources for political messages.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem's video blames Democrats for a government shutdown affecting airport travel.
- The video was meant to be shown in airports but has been refused by several.
- Airports declined the video, citing laws against using public assets for political purposes.
- The Hatch Act is a law restricting federal employees from political activities.
- Portland International Airport and others believe playing the video would break state laws.
- Westchester County and Charlotte Douglas International Airport have also refused the video.
- Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown, causing delays.
- The refusal to play the video is partly due to its political message and alarmist tone.
