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White House Proposes 9,400 TSA Job Cuts, $1.5 Billion Budget Slash

4/6/2026

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The White House proposes cutting over 9,400 TSA jobs and $1.5 billion from the Transportation Security Administration budget in FY 2027 to privatize airport security operations.
The TSA currently employs about 60,000 workers.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the TSA for inefficiencies and privacy concerns.
Recent funding disputes disrupted major U.S. airports and left many TSA workers unpaid.
Congress will review the budget proposal later this month.

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The White House proposes cutting over 9,400 TSA jobs and $1.5 billion from the Transportation Security Administration budget in FY 2027 to privatize airport security operations.
The TSA currently employs about 60,000 workers.
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the TSA for inefficiencies and privacy concerns.
Recent funding disputes disrupted major U.S. airports and left many TSA workers unpaid.
Congress will review the budget proposal later this month.