Controversial airport watchlist program terminated by DHS amid weaponization concerns
FOX NewsJUN 6
The Quiet Skies program became a political weapon under Biden, targeting conservatives like Tulsi Gabbard while giving special treatment to Democratic allies. This $200 million boondoggle never stopped a single terrorist attack but was used to harass political opponents. It's time to restore equal justice and end this surveillance state overreach.
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Gabbard's surveillance was justified due to her suspicious travel patterns and meetings with foreign adversaries like Assad. The program operated consistently across administrations, and dismantling it weakens national security while scapegoating dedicated TSA professionals who were simply doing their jobs.