'Not engage in partisan politics': WCAA requests Kristi Noem video to stop playing at DTW

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ROMULUS, Mich. (FOX 2) - A video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown has been playing in Detroit Metro Airport, and now the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) is requesting the video be turned off. 

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Noem, Republicans, and other federal agencies have openly blamed Democrats for the shutdown, which entered Day 14 on Tuesday. 

In the video, Noem said that TSA’s "top priority" is to help make travel pleasant and efficient while keeping passengers safe.

"However, Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government, and because of this, many of our operations are impacted, and most of our TSA employees are working without pay," she continues.

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Airports refusing to play Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

Airports around the US are reportedly refusing to play a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown.

Local perspective:

DTW was one of many airports across the country that played the video. However, airports in Northern California, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Charlotte, Phoenix, Seattle and many others say the video’s political content goes against their policies or regulations prohibiting political messaging in their facilities.

Now, the WCAA is requesting the video to stop playing as they say the DTW TSA did not seek approval to play the message.

WCAA placed a sign near the checkpoint entrances to further address the video travelers may likely see. 

"WCAA does not operate the checkpoint monitors, which are located in TSA-leased space," they said.

What they're saying:

The shutdown has disrupted routine operations at some airports, leading to flight delays and staff shortages. Controllers are expected to continue working without a paycheck.

Democrats say any deal to reopen the government has to address their health care demands, and Republicans say they won’t negotiate until they agree to fund the government. Some medical insurance premiums would double if Congress fails to renew the subsidy payments that expire Dec. 31.