Sea-Tac won't air Noem video blaming shutdown on Democrats [View all]

Source: seattletimes.com


Oct. 12, 2025 at 2:46 pm

By Caitlyn Freeman


Seattle-Tacoma International Airport won’t broadcast a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying Democrats caused the federal government shutdown.

The airport isn’t showing the video, which Reuters reported began airing at airports across the country Thursday, due to its “political nature,” according to Port of Seattle officials.

“The Port of Seattle will not play the video on its screens at SEA Airport, due to the political nature of the content,” a spokesperson said in an emailed statement. “We continue to urge bipartisan efforts to end the government shutdown and are working to find ways to support federal employees working without pay at SEA during the shutdown.”

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In Noem’s video, intended to play in airports throughout the U.S., she says the Transportation Security Administration aims to keep travelers safe, but struggles during the government shutdown. TSA officers and air traffic controllers are deemed essential workers and are currently working without pay. Flight delays have been reported in recent days due to shortages of air traffic controllers......................






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Trump enjoyed his golfing Again last weekend at tax payer expense, but air traffic controllers can't even get a paycheck during his shutdown!!

The messaging {by #Trump admin) raises questions about potential violations of the Hatch Act, which restricts partisan political activity by U.S. federal employees

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