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A Kristi Noem video blames Democrats for the shutdown. Some airports are refusing to play it for being too political

A Kristi Noem video blames Democrats for the shutdown. Some airports are refusing to play it for being too political

Summary

Airports across the United States are choosing not to show a video by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which blames Democrats for the government's shutdown. These airports avoid political messages due to their policies, and the video has sparked debate over its alignment with federal guidelines on political activities.

Key Facts

  • Kristi Noem is the Homeland Security Secretary.
  • The video blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.
  • Many airports, including those in major cities like New York, Atlanta, and Chicago, refuse to show the video.
  • These airports cite policies against political content as their reason for not showing it.
  • The Hatch Act is a law that limits political actions by federal employees.
  • Some experts suggest that the video's message might violate the Hatch Act.
  • The government shutdown affects Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations.

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