‘Endangers Our National Security’: Democrats Blamed as TSA Programs Suspended amid Government Shutdown

February 22, 2026
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Imagine boarding a flight, only to learn that the TSA's PreCheck and Global Entry programs—those lifelines for hassle-free travel—are now grounded, all because Democrats in Congress refused to fund the government. That's the stark reality hitting millions of Americans starting Sunday, courtesy of a partial shutdown pinned squarely on partisan gridlock. DHS officials confirmed the suspension of these expedited screening services, which rely on enrollment fees that can't legally be touched during a lapse in appropriations. No more skipping the shoe-removal line for the 10 million PreCheck users or seamless re-entry for the 2.5 million Global Entry members. It's a self-inflicted wound, and the finger-pointing starts with Senate Democrats blocking a clean continuing resolution, prioritizing political theater over operational continuity. This isn't just an inconvenience for frequent flyers; it's a flashing red warning light for national security that reverberates straight to the heart of the 2A community. TSA programs like these aren't fluffy perks—they're frontline vetting mechanisms that cross-check applicants against criminal databases, watchlists, and biometric data, weeding out potential threats before they board. Suspending them amid a shutdown exposes a gaping vulnerability: delayed background checks mean slower renewals, unvetted travelers slipping through cracks, and emboldened bad actors testing our porous borders. For gun owners crisscrossing state lines to competitions, training, or family visits, this chaos amplifies risks—think suppressed screenings coinciding with rising threats from cartels and domestic extremists. Democrats' shutdown brinkmanship doesn't just snarl airports; it endangers the secure travel environment that lets responsible 2A patriots exercise their rights without feeding anti-gun hysterics about lax security. The implications are crystal clear: when Democrats weaponize shutdowns to score points, they gamble with the infrastructure protecting us all, handing ammo to gun-grabbers who'll scream for more federal overreach. This is Congress abdicating its duty, forcing DHS to shutter programs that actually work while illegal crossings surge under open-border policies. 2A advocates, take note—this is why we fight for fiscal responsibility and strong borders. Demand Democrats end the gamesmanship; our security, and our Second Amendment freedoms, depend on it. Stay vigilant, stay armed, and keep flying smart until the grown-ups in D.C. sort this out.

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Imagine boarding a flight, only to learn that the TSA’s PreCheck and Global Entry programs—those lifelines for hassle-free travel—are now grounded, all because Democrats in Congress refused to fund the government. That’s the stark reality hitting millions of Americans starting Sunday, courtesy of a partial shutdown pinned squarely on partisan gridlock. DHS officials confirmed the suspension of these expedited screening services, which rely on enrollment fees that can’t legally be touched during a lapse in appropriations. No more skipping the shoe-removal line for the 10 million PreCheck users or seamless re-entry for the 2.5 million Global Entry members. It’s a self-inflicted wound, and the finger-pointing starts with Senate Democrats blocking a clean continuing resolution, prioritizing political theater over operational continuity.

This isn’t just an inconvenience for frequent flyers; it’s a flashing red warning light for national security that reverberates straight to the heart of the 2A community. TSA programs like these aren’t fluffy perks—they’re frontline vetting mechanisms that cross-check applicants against criminal databases, watchlists, and biometric data, weeding out potential threats before they board. Suspending them amid a shutdown exposes a gaping vulnerability: delayed background checks mean slower renewals, unvetted travelers slipping through cracks, and emboldened bad actors testing our porous borders. For gun owners crisscrossing state lines to competitions, training, or family visits, this chaos amplifies risks—think suppressed screenings coinciding with rising threats from cartels and domestic extremists. Democrats’ shutdown brinkmanship doesn’t just snarl airports; it endangers the secure travel environment that lets responsible 2A patriots exercise their rights without feeding anti-gun hysterics about lax security.

The implications are crystal clear: when Democrats weaponize shutdowns to score points, they gamble with the infrastructure protecting us all, handing ammo to gun-grabbers who’ll scream for more federal overreach. This is Congress abdicating its duty, forcing DHS to shutter programs that actually work while illegal crossings surge under open-border policies. 2A advocates, take note—this is why we fight for fiscal responsibility and strong borders. Demand Democrats end the gamesmanship; our security, and our Second Amendment freedoms, depend on it. Stay vigilant, stay armed, and keep flying smart until the grown-ups in D.C. sort this out.

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