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Newsom Slams Noem for Political TSA Video Misuse

10/17/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom accused South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem of violating the Hatch Act with her TSA video, which blames Democrats for the government shutdown.
Newsom urged California airports to resist airing the video, asserting it misuses federal resources for political purposes.
California's legal affairs secretary confirmed that California airports are not showing the video, with Nevada and Oregon also declining due to its political nature.
Noem's video was released during the shutdown, emphasizing the impact on TSA employees working without pay.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom accused South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem of violating the Hatch Act with her TSA video, which blames Democrats for the government shutdown.
Newsom urged California airports to resist airing the video, asserting it misuses federal resources for political purposes.
California's legal affairs secretary confirmed that California airports are not showing the video, with Nevada and Oregon also declining due to its political nature.
Noem's video was released during the shutdown, emphasizing the impact on TSA employees working without pay.