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DeSantis Proposes Airport Security Privatization Amid TSA Criticism

3/25/2026

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed privatizing airport security to reduce delays from shutdowns.
He questioned the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) effectiveness since its establishment.
Staffing shortages from a lapse in Department of Homeland Security funding have caused long TSA wait times at major airports.
Critics, including the American Federation of Government Employees, warn privatization could compromise safety because contracts go to the lowest bidder, prioritizing profit and employee welfare.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed privatizing airport security to reduce delays from shutdowns.
He questioned the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) effectiveness since its establishment.
Staffing shortages from a lapse in Department of Homeland Security funding have caused long TSA wait times at major airports.
Critics, including the American Federation of Government Employees, warn privatization could compromise safety because contracts go to the lowest bidder, prioritizing profit and employee welfare.