TSA’s Secret Snooping Unleashed!
Imagine boarding a plane, only to discover you’re flagged as a “terrorist” because you posted a spicy conservative meme on social media. Whistleblowers claim the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) turned its Quiet Skies program into a laughable witch hunt, targeting patriots for their online opinions. This jaw-dropping scandal suggests the TSA swapped catching bad guys for stalking conservatives. Keep reading to uncover the chilling details of this government weaponization!
What’s Quiet Skies, Anyway?
Quiet Skies, a TSA program since 2010, flags risky travelers for extra airport scrutiny, like pat-downs or air marshal escorts. It’s meant to catch terrorists, not your uncle ranting about taxes online. But whistleblowers say the TSA used social media snooping to slap conservatives onto this watchlist, turning a security tool into a political truncheon. The program’s vague rules and $200 million price tag made it a ripe target for misuse—and mockery.
Tulsi Gabbard’s TSA Takedown
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, now Trump’s intel chief, got the Quiet Skies treatment in 2024. Why? Not for plotting chaos, but possibly for criticizing Kamala Harris on TV. Air marshals tailed her like she was a Bond villain, proving the TSA’s “threat detection” is less Sherlock, more Keystone Cops. Gabbard’s case sparked outrage, with lawmakers demanding answers for this absurd overreach.
More Victims of TSA’s Blunder
It wasn’t just Gabbard. Whistleblowers claim pilots, deportation officers, and even a disabled woman married to an air marshal were labeled “domestic terrorists.” Their crime? Attending a Trump rally or liking conservative posts. One woman endured three years of surveillance for attending a 2021 D.C. event, despite zero evidence.
Congress Slaps TSA’s Wrist
Lawmakers like Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. James Comer jumped in, grilling TSA boss David Pekoske. They waved whistleblower reports and a 2020 watchdog audit showing the program’s sloppy management. Meanwhile, Hawaii reps cried foul over Gabbard’s harassment. The irony? While TSA played social media cop, actual threats slipped through. Congress demanded records, but TSA hid behind “national security” like a kid dodging homework.
DHS Pulls the Plug, Laughs Last
In June 2025, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem axed Quiet Skies, calling it a $3 billion boondoggle that never caught a terrorist. She roasted its politicization, noting exemptions for Democrats, while Gabbard got the spy treatment. Noem’s move was a mic-drop moment, proving the program was less about safety and more about settling political scores.
What’s Next for TSA’s Fiasco?
This scandal shows the TSA’s Quiet Skies turned into a clown show, targeting conservatives with social media sleuthing instead of stopping real threats. Whistleblowers, Gabbard’s saga, and Noem’s shutdown exposed a program ripe for abuse. With the ’26 and ’28 elections up for grabs, will future democrat victories revive Quiet Skies and further targeting of conservatives?
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