Tricia McLaughlin criticizes Democrats for holding national security hostage during shutdown

Name: Tricia McLaughlin criticizes Democrats for holding national security hostage during shutdown
Uploaded: 2026-02-16T19:30:27Z
Duration: 40 s
Description: DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin describes the severe impact of past shutdowns on TSA agents, forcing them to choose between essentials like gas and food. She accuses Democratic politicians like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries of holding the American people's national security hostage for 'cheap political points,' calling their actions nonsensical.

America Reports · FNC · Feb 16, 2026 · 40s

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DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin describes the severe impact of past shutdowns on TSA agents, forcing them to choose between essentials like gas and food. She accuses Democratic politicians like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries of holding the American people's national security hostage for 'cheap political points,' calling their actions nonsensical.