Trump Team Makes Major TSA Change
$200 Million in Taxpayer Dollars Gone — And Not One Terrorist Stopped
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has officially shut down the TSA’s controversial “Quiet Skies” program, calling it a shocking example of government overreach, political abuse, and financial waste under the Biden administration.
In a powerful statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the program — originally marketed as a tool for “national security” — failed to stop even one terrorist attack while burning through $200 million in taxpayer funds annually.
“The American people were lied to. This was never about safety. It was about surveillance, control, and political retaliation,” said Noem.
A Secret Watchlist Used to Spy on Political Opponents?
According to a DHS investigation, the program was quietly weaponized to monitor political opponents of the Biden White House, while selectively protecting political allies. Internal documents and communications uncovered by DHS and TSA revealed that the watchlist was applied inconsistently, with evidence suggesting a deliberate effort to shield well-connected insiders.
Although specific evidence remains classified, Noem is urging Congress to launch a full investigation into what she described as “one of the most politically corrupt uses of national security resources in modern history.”
“This program was a glorified political Rolodex — not a security tool,” Noem said. “We must expose this abuse of power.”
Civil Liberties Crushed While Americans Paid the Bill
The now-defunct Quiet Skies Program deployed undercover air marshals to monitor travelers based on vague “behavioral” cues — including sweating, using the restroom too often, or simply standing near the gate too long. No probable cause. No accountability. Just surveillance.
Even prominent Americans found themselves targeted. In 2024, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, now Director of National Intelligence, revealed she was placed on a secret terror watchlist — and she believes it was purely political.
And just this week, it was reported that the husband of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) had also been placed on the list — only to be quietly removed after the Senator made a call to TSA leadership. Shaheen’s office claimed she had “no knowledge” of the monitoring.
Trump Administration Restores Trust in TSA
Despite the cancellation of Quiet Skies, Noem reassured the public that air safety will not be compromised.
“We’re keeping the skies secure — without spying on Americans,” she said. “Under President Trump, TSA is returning to its original mission: protecting people, not playing politics.”
She emphasized that real security measures will remain in place while the administration works to restore trust, protect civil liberties, and end politically driven surveillance.
Key Takeaways:
- $200 million/year wasted on a secret program that produced zero terror arrests.
- TSA was misused to target political opponents under Biden’s leadership.
- Prominent Americans, including Gabbard and a senator’s husband, were caught up in the surveillance.
- Kristi Noem and the Trump administration are ending the abuse and restoring accountability.
