Best Podcast Episodes About TSA
Everything podcasters are saying about TSA — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 30, 2026 – 21 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About TSA
“… is targeting. Moving on, the long national nightmare of long national lines might soon be over. Trump directed Homeland Security to start paying TSA workers just before the weekend, even though Congress failed to agree on a path to end the partial government shutdown. That means agents could start seeing paychecks as soon as today, but don't expect the lines that TSA just snap back to normal immediately. Almost 500 TSA agents have fully quit since the funding lapse in mid-February. That is in addition to the 1,000 agents that quit during the 43-day government shutdown last year. Those roles …”
“… million a day from oil sales in March, up from $115 million into February. So that's around 30% more revenue. It seems like the only person benefiting, at least economically, in terms of selling their oil on the global markets is Iran, which the U.S. is targeting. Moving on, the long national nightmare of long national lines might soon be over. Trump directed Homeland Security to start paying TSA workers just before the weekend, even though Congress failed to agree on a path to end the partial government shutdown. That means agents could start seeing paychecks as soon as today, but don't expect the lines that TSA just snap back to normal immediately. Almost 500 TSA agents have fully quit since the funding lapse in mid-February. That is in addition to the 1,000 agents that quit during the 43-day government shutdown last year. Those roles won't be easy to replace. It takes four to six months to complete training. Plus, it's not like people are applying in droves for a job that increasingly gets caught up in political skirmishes leading to lost paychecks. Adam Stahl, TSA's chief of staff, said last week that the situation will get worse before it gets better, despite Trump's …”
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The TSA is facing a staffing crisis, leading to record-long security lines at airports. Despite Trump’s order to restore pay for TSA workers, many have quit, resulting in a 40% call-out rate at some airports. With lengthy training processes and a lack of job security, the situation is expected to worsen before it improves.
“… other neighbor and friend. We'll be right back. Flandback is on. you know i we have people who are working now at the core of our national security tsa coast guard secret service fema ice border patrol people whose entire job is to keep the country safe and functioning And they haven't received a paycheck in over 40 days. In over 40 days. Imagine yourself not getting a paycheck for 40 days. How would you be feeding your family right now? And while that's happening, our Senate just goes on recess. Then on Friday they did do it, they funded the shell but not the spine of it. They kept the lights …”
“… Free service to you. I don't charge you anything for the referral. You just check them out yourself. It's realestateagentsitrust.com. Dividers can call us names. Right. Right to the world. It's a democracy. Silly greasy pig. We just call each other neighbor and friend. We'll be right back. Flandback is on. you know i we have people who are working now at the core of our national security tsa coast guard secret service fema ice border patrol people whose entire job is to keep the country safe and functioning And they haven't received a paycheck in over 40 days. In over 40 days. Imagine yourself not getting a paycheck for 40 days. How would you be feeding your family right now? And while that's happening, our Senate just goes on recess. Then on Friday they did do it, they funded the shell but not the spine of it. They kept the lights on in the building, but they didn't pay anybody guarding the doors. And that's the solution. That's the solution. The big, one big beautiful bill money. Money that was supposed to go to specific purposes to patch a hole they knowingly created. So every dollar they used to pay these workers for is now a dollar stolen from whatever that money was …”
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Imagine not receiving a paycheck for over 40 days while working to keep the nation safe. This is the reality for TSA and federal workers during the government shutdown, as politicians leave for recess without addressing the crisis. Their inaction not only jeopardizes national security but also shows a complete disregard for the people responsible for it.
“… and spending programs are directly connected, like a gas tax that pays for roads or, let's just say, a security fee on airline tickets that pays for TSA agents. The idea here was that, again, we're going to try to get the people who travel who are using these services to pay for it. And in that vein, it's a great idea from a public spending perspective to connect that revenue source and the eventual expenditure item. And those passenger security fees went directly to airport security for a while. That all changed in 2013. You know, politicians love to find pots of money and use them for other …”
“… Waylon, I put down my smokes and now the kindergarten can't hire more teachers. Oh, no. Well, light them up, Ricky. Think of the children. My God. It's why I quit in the first place. But Adam says that a hypothecated tax can work when the funding and spending programs are directly connected, like a gas tax that pays for roads or, let's just say, a security fee on airline tickets that pays for TSA agents. The idea here was that, again, we're going to try to get the people who travel who are using these services to pay for it. And in that vein, it's a great idea from a public spending perspective to connect that revenue source and the eventual expenditure item. And those passenger security fees went directly to airport security for a while. That all changed in 2013. You know, politicians love to find pots of money and use them for other things. Yep, they saw this fee and realized it could be used to reduce the federal deficit. Grab some money from the TSA pot versus cutting programs or directly raising taxes. Bipartisan legislation passed Congress and was signed into law by President Obama. The new law changed passenger security fees in a few important ways. First the airline …”
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Passenger security fees meant to fund the TSA have been redirected to pay down the federal deficit, leaving TSA workers unpaid during shutdowns. This shift occurred after bipartisan legislation in 2013 changed how these hypothecated taxes were allocated, separating them from their intended purpose. The result is a disconnect that not only impacts airport security but also highlights broader issues with hypothecated taxes in government funding.
“… Yeah, I got put on the conveyor belt. Which is so fucking funny. Yeah. And everyone just acts like it's so, they're perfect. Yeah, no, it was a TSA agent who put me on there. Really? Yeah. And that's why a man checked a gun and shot people in Florida because they're doing your silly Snapchat. Sorry. You can follow us at HowDidThisGetMade on Twitter or just HDTGM and on Facebook. sign up for our mailing list. A big thank you to Averill Halley who cuts all of these amazing clips finds all of these great pieces Nick Kiley who does all of our research July Diaz up in the booth Marissa Zeitz …”
“… because it's insane um yeah it's it's amazing he literally put himself in a suitcase in one of them and traveled from his house with his head out of a suitcase all the way to lax and got super far into lax yeah didn't you get put on the conveyor belt. Yeah, I got put on the conveyor belt. Which is so fucking funny. Yeah. And everyone just acts like it's so, they're perfect. Yeah, no, it was a TSA agent who put me on there. Really? Yeah. And that's why a man checked a gun and shot people in Florida because they're doing your silly Snapchat. Sorry. You can follow us at HowDidThisGetMade on Twitter or just HDTGM and on Facebook. sign up for our mailing list. A big thank you to Averill Halley who cuts all of these amazing clips finds all of these great pieces Nick Kiley who does all of our research July Diaz up in the booth Marissa Zeitz who pulls this whole thing together Leander Waldron who designed some of our cool cool stuff Everybody here at Largo, everybody here at Earwolf Thank you all, we'll see you next time Kwanzu”
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Gil Ozeri shares a hilarious story about being put on a conveyor belt by a TSA agent while filming a ridiculous Snapchat skit. The absurdity of traveling with his head sticking out of a suitcase is both outrageous and laugh-out-loud funny, showcasing the wild lengths he goes to for comedy.
“… this clear stock rally as well. Well, overnight, Senate Republicans, Democrats agreed to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, including TSA. They're leaving out immigration currently, but they are. The Senate did pass a bill to fund DHS, including TSA, because right now TSA agents today are going to miss their second full paycheck. Earlier this week, TSA director came on and said these are the longest wait times in history. So you're not imagining it. These are the longest wait times in history. 480 agents have already left this particular workforce to look for other jobs. So it …”
“… one-day gain since June, up 17 percent. So people are turning to rental cars instead of wanting to wait in line at these airports. It looks like—I do have some good news. It looks like this national nightmare might be coming to an end in perhaps this clear stock rally as well. Well, overnight, Senate Republicans, Democrats agreed to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, including TSA. They're leaving out immigration currently, but they are. The Senate did pass a bill to fund DHS, including TSA, because right now TSA agents today are going to miss their second full paycheck. Earlier this week, TSA director came on and said these are the longest wait times in history. So you're not imagining it. These are the longest wait times in history. 480 agents have already left this particular workforce to look for other jobs. So it looks like the House will take this up today and hopefully President Trump will sign this soon so airports can turn back to normal or whatever normal was before this. I made my flight and I didn't even have to chat and cut to do it. So that's the good news too. All right, we're going to take a quick break and come back with our doglet week right …”
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Clear's stock jumped this week due to its expansion beyond airport services into healthcare, integrating with major medical platforms. As travelers seek alternatives to long TSA lines, rental car companies are thriving, showing a shift in consumer behavior. Thankfully, Senate funding for TSA may alleviate the chaos, hinting at a return to normalcy.
“… I just want to start. There's just been new reporting this evening about Donald Trump saying he is in intends to sign an executive order to pay the TSA. I think I want to ask you about it because I think a lot of people who see that headline may think this is solved. I'm going to go to the airport tomorrow and the lines will be short. Do you know anything more about it or how it would work in terms of paying TSA agents and how people should anticipate if he does sign it soon, how long it will take to get things back to normal? As usual, this is completely ridiculous. There's no plan. He makes …”
“… Do you think you will now? I'd say I'd be more open to it. He'd be more open to it. There's something there. Joining me now is New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill. Governor Sherrill, thank you so much for being with us tonight. I really appreciate it. I just want to start. There's just been new reporting this evening about Donald Trump saying he is in intends to sign an executive order to pay the TSA. I think I want to ask you about it because I think a lot of people who see that headline may think this is solved. I'm going to go to the airport tomorrow and the lines will be short. Do you know anything more about it or how it would work in terms of paying TSA agents and how people should anticipate if he does sign it soon, how long it will take to get things back to normal? As usual, this is completely ridiculous. There's no plan. He makes some tweet. God only knows how the Republicans are going to respond to this. But certainly if he could have done this, he should have done it already. The idea that he's putting these ICE agents in the airports, from what we've heard, they're just milling around. They don't know what to do. You just put out the information that it takes months to …”
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Governor Sherrill reveals that Trump's plan to pay TSA agents lacks a solid strategy, leaving travelers facing long wait times at airports. Despite the announcement, untrained ICE agents are causing more confusion rather than alleviating security issues. This ongoing chaos reflects a pattern of problems created by the Trump administration that are impacting everyday Americans.
“… is the fact that tonight the USS Tripoli is getting closer. What does that really mean? For everybody else, if you're traveling this weekend with TSA, there's a lot that we're seeing with TSA. There's videos of people waiting three hours for getting in. We don't know what that is about waiting for three hours for getting in. But anyways, we'll show the clips. I know Tom was at the airport. This morning got 345. He'll tell this version of what happened. We got to get into the Massachusetts story of what's going on with taxes. There's a team in Washington. The Seahawks GM comes out and says, …”
“that is the fact that tonight the USS Tripoli is getting closer. What does that really mean? For everybody else, if you're traveling this weekend with TSA, there's a lot that we're seeing with TSA. There's videos of people waiting three hours for getting in. We don't know what that is about waiting for three hours for getting in. But anyways, we'll show the clips. I know Tom was at the airport. This morning got 345. He'll tell this version of what happened. We got to get into the Massachusetts story of what's going on with taxes. There's a team in Washington. The Seahawks GM comes out and says, listen, you guys keep raising taxes. I'm having a hard time recruiting talent. I want to come over here. So imagine he's now going to say, look, if you're a Seahawks fan, don't lower the taxes because of politics, at least lower the taxes so we can win another Super Bowl because you're not helping us win another Super Bowl. And then a couple other …”
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Travelers faced unprecedented three-hour waits at TSA checkpoints this weekend, causing chaos at airports nationwide. This surge in delays coincided with a government shutdown, leaving many wondering how this impacts their travel plans. With the situation escalating, the TSA's ability to manage security checks is under scrutiny.
“… over again and usually blocked. So it's illegal, which troubles me. But second, even if you did it, what sort of guarantee does that have for the TSA employees? Would that be sufficient to get them to come back to work? I don't know. So no, I don't think that's a particularly viable option. And again, we have a viable option just sitting here. We could literally get TSA funded in a half hour if Mike Johnson just put this on the floor. It would have the votes. It has the votes easily. Off it goes to the president. He'd sign it because he sees two thirds in both the House and the Senate. That …”
“… not supposed to be able to just spend money wherever he wants to spend it. It's supposed to go through the appropriations process. Now, President Trump has done that over and over and over again in the last 14 months. He's been sued over and over and over again and usually blocked. So it's illegal, which troubles me. But second, even if you did it, what sort of guarantee does that have for the TSA employees? Would that be sufficient to get them to come back to work? I don't know. So no, I don't think that's a particularly viable option. And again, we have a viable option just sitting here. We could literally get TSA funded in a half hour if Mike Johnson just put this on the floor. It would have the votes. It has the votes easily. Off it goes to the president. He'd sign it because he sees two thirds in both the House and the Senate. That is the path to actually getting TSA funded. All right, Congressman, I am so sorry to interrupt you. We have breaking news, though. President Trump taking questions from reporters on the tarmac in Miami right now, where he just arrived moments ago. Let's listen in. Hundreds of thousands, even millions of people out of this country. That shouldn't …”
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Despite a viable path to fund the TSA in just 30 minutes, Speaker Mike Johnson is blocking the vote, leaving travelers in limbo. Congressman highlights the legality issues around presidential spending and questions whether temporary measures would even bring TSA employees back to work. The ongoing government shutdown is causing major disruptions at airports, making this a critical issue for travelers.
“… in American history you not going to find anything like the breakdown that currently taking place in Congress which is now resulting in those five TSA lines at major airports all over the country Now, to give you just one example of how bad it's gotten, a reporter at Reason Magazine in New Orleans wrote, quote, I arrived at the airport three hours and 40 minutes before my flight. I ran up to the gate, no exaggeration, as they were about to give my seat away on the last flight out. The highest call-out rates among TSA agents this weekend were at the following airports. Houston Hobby Airport, …”
“… the weekend, the chaos has descended to the point that some airports were reporting four or five hour wait times at security. And this is all being blamed on the government shutdown of course But if you look back at all previous government shutdowns in American history you not going to find anything like the breakdown that currently taking place in Congress which is now resulting in those five TSA lines at major airports all over the country Now, to give you just one example of how bad it's gotten, a reporter at Reason Magazine in New Orleans wrote, quote, I arrived at the airport three hours and 40 minutes before my flight. I ran up to the gate, no exaggeration, as they were about to give my seat away on the last flight out. The highest call-out rates among TSA agents this weekend were at the following airports. Houston Hobby Airport, where 47% of TSA agents didn't show up for work. George Bush Intercontinental Airport, also in Houston, 42% call-out rate. New Orleans International, 34% call-out rate. Atlanta, 33%. JFK, 33%. Baltimore, 29%. Chicago, Midway, 29%. Pittsburgh, 23%. Philadelphia, 31%. and LaGuardia, 17%. Because TSA officers aren't allowed to be furloughed, all of …”
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The DHS funding impasse is a deliberate strategy by Democrats to prioritize illegal alien votes over national security, risking airport safety and inviting terrorist attacks.
The TSA chaos is a direct result of the Democrats' open borders agenda, prioritizing foreigners over American citizens.
The TSA chaos is a direct result of Democrats prioritizing a 'foreigners first' ideology over American citizens, causing airport dysfunction.
“… of his own political standing that's a hell of a thing it's it's cowardice and it's selfishness and every one of these lines that you see across the tsa's is all because of chuck schumer terrified for his job and and the thing is that like he's he's so furiously trying to hold on to this job that his base hates him for that he in the end they're gonna throw him overboard they are you know what i mean like he's just delaying the inevitable he's accomplishing enough this is a hundred percent just an ego project that he's willing as many americans need to suffer let him suffer for his own ego also …”
“… it no colleagues don't trust him evidenced by the wall street journal story right the progressive base hates him they hated him for like doing just passing a biden budget there's nowhere for him to go so he has to take everyone hostage as a result of his own political standing that's a hell of a thing it's it's cowardice and it's selfishness and every one of these lines that you see across the tsa's is all because of chuck schumer terrified for his job and and the thing is that like he's he's so furiously trying to hold on to this job that his base hates him for that he in the end they're gonna throw him overboard they are you know what i mean like he's just delaying the inevitable he's accomplishing enough this is a hundred percent just an ego project that he's willing as many americans need to suffer let him suffer for his own ego also you know if you're republicans out there go to the airport throw up some hats yeah tell people about what's going on because you know look chuck schumer is the reason for all of this but like john ossoff could vote to get him out of there he could john ossoff could say you know what enough enough he could he won do it at any time he could And he …”
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Chuck Schumer's political cowardice is causing chaos at TSA checkpoints, as he prioritizes his job security over the American people's needs. His inability to gain trust from colleagues and his own base has led to a standoff that affects millions, while Democrats like John Ossoff remain silent. This situation highlights how personal agendas can create widespread suffering.
“… is not mincing words about who caused this. He said it directly, saying, quote, Democrats are endangering the USA by holding back the money for the TSA. That is the fight. This isn't just about airport lines. This is about DHS funding. It's now about the SAVE Act. It's about border security. It's about election integrity. And Trump is saying we are not going back to business as usual. We are not funding the system without fixing it. This is true leadership under pressure. And let me translate it for the liberals this way. When the system started breaking, when the Americans were stuck in …”
“… still stretched very thin. And here's the key difference. Before President Trump got involved with ICE, it was chaos and no response. Now at least there's a plan, action, and early results. Trump is calling out the real problem. And President Trump is not mincing words about who caused this. He said it directly, saying, quote, Democrats are endangering the USA by holding back the money for the TSA. That is the fight. This isn't just about airport lines. This is about DHS funding. It's now about the SAVE Act. It's about border security. It's about election integrity. And Trump is saying we are not going back to business as usual. We are not funding the system without fixing it. This is true leadership under pressure. And let me translate it for the liberals this way. When the system started breaking, when the Americans were stuck in lines, when TSA agents were overwhelmed, Trump didn't wait for permission. He moved resources immediately when they were already funding ICE agents and they put them where the crisis was happening That is the decisive leadership that so many Americans voted for So here's the bottom line right now. Yes, this crisis is very real. Yes, it was caused by a …”
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The Trump administration's decisive leadership in deploying ICE agents is effectively addressing the airport disruptions caused by the DHS funding impasse.
“… to make sure that they make sure that these employees are paid prior to leaving, going home for Easter. Well, DHS has reported that more than 450 TSA officers have quit since the start of this partial shutdown. And those call out rates we've been talking about topping 10 percent nationwide. Are you worried that more workers could quit and how difficult will it be to replace them? I mean, you know, I mean, you have to understand what these employees are facing. You know, this is the third time in six months that they have been without pay. and certainly they have to provide for their …”
“… know, it's collectively, you know, what we do as the legislative branch. Let's get the job done. You know, and think about, you know, the possibility of Easter coming and some of them leaving and going home. You know, I submit to them that they need to make sure that they make sure that these employees are paid prior to leaving, going home for Easter. Well, DHS has reported that more than 450 TSA officers have quit since the start of this partial shutdown. And those call out rates we've been talking about topping 10 percent nationwide. Are you worried that more workers could quit and how difficult will it be to replace them? I mean, you know, I mean, you have to understand what these employees are facing. You know, this is the third time in six months that they have been without pay. and certainly they have to provide for their families. So I am afraid that if we don't put a stop to this shenanigan, then we will see more and more people quitting their job. We'll see, and it'll be hard to recoup those people once they are out of the system. And I don't want to see a system failure, but I do think that that's what some people are planning on. But if we can get these people paid, …”
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Deploying ICE agents to assist TSA at airports is ineffective because they lack the specialized training required for security duties.
The deployment of ICE agents to assist TSA is ineffective and fails to address the core issue of unpaid TSA workers, risking a system failure.
The deployment of ICE agents at airports during the TSA staffing crisis is ineffective and merely symbolic, as they are not actively participating in TSA operations.
“And we could do a thorough review. While they're redoing the air traffic control system around the country, why don't we look at TSA and how we screen passengers getting on and off airplanes? I think that would be well. I also object to calling toothpaste a liquid. It is not a liquid. If you can't drink it, it's not a liquid. And you cannot drink a toothpaste. But yeah, they're obsessed with the toothpaste. We've gotten nabbed on that many times. But then there was there were some more reasonable moments where, like, our one son had a water gun that looked exactly like a …”
“And we could do a thorough review. While they're redoing the air traffic control system around the country, why don't we look at TSA and how we screen passengers getting on and off airplanes? I think that would be well. I also object to calling toothpaste a liquid. It is not a liquid. If you can't drink it, it's not a liquid. And you cannot drink a toothpaste. But yeah, they're obsessed with the toothpaste. We've gotten nabbed on that many times. But then there was there were some more reasonable moments where, like, our one son had a water gun that looked exactly like a serious firearm. Thankfully, they did stop him and they did confiscate it. I'll give you that one. Yeah, that would set off an alarm in any TSA. But having said all that, Megan, we just said these people aren't getting paid. They have a thankless job to begin with. They get paid really poor wages. And a little bit of a thank you going through the TSA …”
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The TSA's obsession with classifying toothpaste as a liquid raises eyebrows, especially when common sense suggests otherwise. Amidst this, a heartfelt acknowledgment for TSA workers shines through, highlighting their low wages and the thankless nature of their jobs. As travelers express frustration, the conversation turns to the urgent need for proper funding and support for these essential workers.
“… wrapping around the airport. And according to Sean Duffy, by the way, that problem's not about to get better, it's about to get worse. Some 400 TSA officers have quit since the shutdown began. You said that the lines we've been seeing so far will be child's play if this goes on much longer. How bad is it going to get? How bad is it going to be this week? So I think as we look forward to Friday, that's when the next paycheck should come. And if this Homeland Security funding isn't resolved, I think you're going to see more TSA agents as we come to Thursday, Friday, Saturday of next week. …”
“… where we are, which brings us to the modern Democrat Party, and brings us to a living hell you may have gone through, or at least you've witnessed, at least on social media, over the past week or two. Three, four, five-hour lines at the airport. Lines wrapping around the airport. And according to Sean Duffy, by the way, that problem's not about to get better, it's about to get worse. Some 400 TSA officers have quit since the shutdown began. You said that the lines we've been seeing so far will be child's play if this goes on much longer. How bad is it going to get? How bad is it going to be this week? So I think as we look forward to Friday, that's when the next paycheck should come. And if this Homeland Security funding isn't resolved, I think you're going to see more TSA agents as we come to Thursday, Friday, Saturday of next week. They're going to quit or they're not going to show up. A lot of the starting salaries at TSA, they're right around $50,000. So if you live in one of the big cities of America, LA or New York or Miami, it's hard for these individuals already to make their ends meet. But without getting paychecks, it's even that much more challenging. And so they're …”
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We're facing potential airport chaos with TSA shutdowns leading to longer wait times. As funding issues continue, over 400 TSA officers have already quit, and the situation is expected to worsen. If the government shutdown persists, more TSA agents may leave their posts, resulting in even longer lines for travelers.
“… this is going to do tremendous damage to the whole air traffic industry and to the security. You're going to lose a lot of veterans, too, veteran TSA agents and officers. It's really horrible what the Democrats are doing. Do you think the rank and file know that it's the Democrats who are defunding them? The Republicans keep trying to get it passed? Yes, I think everybody, it's great, well, knowledge up and down the food chain. All right, Joe, I know you're retired, TSA. Excuse me.”
“… Thanks for taking my call, Mark. Has anyone sat down and calculated how much this is going to cost the airline industry? A ton. And a lot of the TSOs are not going to come back. They've quit, and they're looking for other jobs that pay salaries. Yeah, this is going to do tremendous damage to the whole air traffic industry and to the security. You're going to lose a lot of veterans, too, veteran TSA agents and officers. It's really horrible what the Democrats are doing. Do you think the rank and file know that it's the Democrats who are defunding them? The Republicans keep trying to get it passed? Yes, I think everybody, it's great, well, knowledge up and down the food chain. All right, Joe, I know you're retired, TSA. Excuse me.”
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The airline industry faces a looming crisis as many TSA officers are quitting, threatening security and air travel. A retired TSA officer highlights the financial damage and loss of veteran staff due to political decisions, emphasizing that this issue is widely recognized among employees. This situation could reshape air travel safety and industry stability.
“… to negotiate with Democrats, although, as I said, for more than two weeks, the Democrats wouldn't even meet. They had nothing to say. This was while TSA was not getting paid, while DHS was not getting paid. The Democrats' position was, nope, we won't even sit and talk. And it's why I said, well. And that's how you know it's premeditated, the point that you made earlier. Like this is clearly they decided this is the issue we're going to go on, and we are premeditating this, and we want it to hurt. Yeah, it's actually even different from premeditated. I think to some extent they're in a box. …”
“… with bipartisan support. So the Democrats had all of these different reforms that they put into DHS that Republicans agreed to. By the way, none of those reforms have happened because they won't allow it to be funded. The White House has been trying to negotiate with Democrats, although, as I said, for more than two weeks, the Democrats wouldn't even meet. They had nothing to say. This was while TSA was not getting paid, while DHS was not getting paid. The Democrats' position was, nope, we won't even sit and talk. And it's why I said, well. And that's how you know it's premeditated, the point that you made earlier. Like this is clearly they decided this is the issue we're going to go on, and we are premeditating this, and we want it to hurt. Yeah, it's actually even different from premeditated. I think to some extent they're in a box. Their base hates ICE. If you're a Democrat senator, look, here I'm going to tell you what John Fetterman tweeted this weekend. Elon Musk stepped in and said, I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is so negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans. It was incredibly generous. Elon is a …”
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Democrat senators are facing backlash from their base for considering funding ICE, leading to a government impasse that leaves TSA agents unpaid. As travel chaos ensues, Senator John Fetterman highlights the dire situation, revealing that TSA workers are relying on food pantries. This political standoff showcases how party loyalty is jeopardizing the livelihoods of essential workers.
“… know. You say this is a distraction for more important things. What are those more important things? Making sure our elections are secure. How about TSA? You know, we are in a war with the biggest terror country in the world. Maybe we can have a little, you know, Department of Homeland Security or TSA. Can we do that? Do you care about people waiting six hours in line, missing their flights, stopping everything, border security? By the way, FAA couldn't make it up to LaGuardia yesterday. Some didn't arrive until 2 a.m. this morning. Why? Because they were standing in line. Why? because the …”
“and they might be raping our children at night. That might be a higher priority, but it's pretty high up there, isn't it? Democrats, I just, I really want to know. I want to know. You say this is a distraction for more important things. What are those more important things? Making sure our elections are secure. How about TSA? You know, we are in a war with the biggest terror country in the world. Maybe we can have a little, you know, Department of Homeland Security or TSA. Can we do that? Do you care about people waiting six hours in line, missing their flights, stopping everything, border security? By the way, FAA couldn't make it up to LaGuardia yesterday. Some didn't arrive until 2 a.m. this morning. Why? Because they were standing in line. Why? because the Democrats have refused to fund the TSA. I don't know why. By the way, if we had a DHS, maybe we could look into those drones. We don't know where the drones came from, but they were all hovering over one of our biggest nuclear bases. And these weren't stuff you buy at Best Buy. These are drones. They couldn't shut them down. We have jamming technology. …”
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Glenn Beck calls out Democrats for neglecting TSA funding while America faces serious security threats, including drones hovering over nuclear bases. He questions their priorities, emphasizing that citizens are frustrated with long wait times and inadequate border security. This anger reflects a deeper societal concern, as every civilization grapples with the flaws of humanity.
“… first comes from the stories over the weekend, and they're real, and I've heard from people who are experiencing this that at various airports, the TSA lines have been hours and hours long because of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and the failure to fund the Transportation Safety Administration, which means that people aren't getting paid, which means that people are either quitting their jobs or they're just not coming in anymore. and Trump then announced over the weekend that he was going to deploy ICE agents to airports not to work on the TSA lines or do anything related to …”
“The first comes from the stories over the weekend, and they're real, and I've heard from people who are experiencing this that at various airports, the TSA lines have been hours and hours long because of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and the failure to fund the Transportation Safety Administration, which means that people aren't getting paid, which means that people are either quitting their jobs or they're just not coming in anymore. and Trump then announced over the weekend that he was going to deploy ICE agents to airports not to work on the TSA lines or do anything related to that, but to do ancillary work that TSA does like guarding doors and things like that to open up to make sure that people can be on the lines to make them work faster. And the evidence yesterday was that it was working in several airports where the lines had been cut by two-thirds or the wait time had been cut by two-thirds. And yet I watched the …”
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Deploying ICE agents to assist at airports is effective in reducing wait times but causes discomfort among travelers due to ICE's controversial reputation.
The deployment of ICE agents to assist at airports during the TSA staffing crisis is effective in reducing wait times but makes travelers uncomfortable due to ICE's controversial reputation.
“… know when you might step in and become a major part of the national story. And, Buck, I flew this morning out of Nashville. Zero issues with the TSA there. Every time I go through the Nashville TSA, I meet listeners. I meet fans of the show. I love the Nashville airport and I love the TSA there. I appreciate everybody working. I'm going to be flying out this evening out of Jacksonville because I'm speaking at an event down here and then headed back home. And what I saw was things seem to be moving and progressing well. It appears, Buck, that TSA agent presence has actually helped with a lot …”
“… Post wanted to interview us. I had produce they they want to interview Linda. So if she is listening right now, producer Greg is going to ask whether you want to be interviewed by The Washington Post. So for everybody out there who is calling, you never know when you might step in and become a major part of the national story. And, Buck, I flew this morning out of Nashville. Zero issues with the TSA there. Every time I go through the Nashville TSA, I meet listeners. I meet fans of the show. I love the Nashville airport and I love the TSA there. I appreciate everybody working. I'm going to be flying out this evening out of Jacksonville because I'm speaking at an event down here and then headed back home. And what I saw was things seem to be moving and progressing well. It appears, Buck, that TSA agent presence has actually helped with a lot of call outs going on, a lot of sicknesses, a lot of people saying, hey, you know what? I've got to do another job. I got to be able to make money I got child care issues I got to make sure that I can pay my bills which I totally understand which is why this is so unfair And I think that that the TSA agents are in fact helping because wait times …”
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TSA agents are significantly enhancing travel experiences, as observed during a recent flight from Nashville, where wait times have decreased. This improvement comes amid staffing challenges, with many agents facing personal issues. The positive impact is evident, especially as President Trump visits Memphis, highlighting the changes in the city alongside the ongoing TSA operations.
“… one of the dumbest things I have ever seen. This photo is going viral of ICE deployed at the Atlanta airport, ATL. And they're just supporting the TSA by hovering over the TSA's shoulder in a rather ominous, weird way. Why is he looming over this TSA agent's shoulder? Even she seems uncomfortable. And listen, as somebody who travels through airports rather often for work, for either debates or conferences or political events to network, I know that you guys travel a lot as well. I've seen comments, people saying they go to conferences a few times a year. The last thing you need in airports …”
“All right, we're going to jump right in because this is one of the dumbest things I have ever seen. This photo is going viral of ICE deployed at the Atlanta airport, ATL. And they're just supporting the TSA by hovering over the TSA's shoulder in a rather ominous, weird way. Why is he looming over this TSA agent's shoulder? Even she seems uncomfortable. And listen, as somebody who travels through airports rather often for work, for either debates or conferences or political events to network, I know that you guys travel a lot as well. I've seen comments, people saying they go to conferences a few times a year. The last thing you need in airports are more people walking around, taking up space, looming in an ominous manner with ice vests on. Look at this. we have another video going viral of ICE agents patrolling Terminal 5 at JFK Airport in New York City as a huge TSA line continues. In fact, today, TSA had some of the longest lines yet while ICE was there, meaning ICE wasn't doing anything. …”
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A viral photo shows ICE agents ominously hovering over TSA staff at Atlanta airport, raising questions about their role. Despite long TSA lines, these agents appear to be doing nothing, leading to public confusion and frustration. Meanwhile, Trump threatens to bring in the National Guard if ICE doesn't step up, highlighting the chaotic situation at airports.
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