By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Amidst the government shutdown, a controversial video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the shutdown is causing a stir. Denver International Airport, along with many other major airports, has refused to play the video at security checkpoints due to its partisan nature. Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized DIA’s decision, demanding action from the Department of Transportation, however, a spokesperson from DIA stated that the airport did not have the capability to play the video. Experts have noted that the video appears to violate the Hatch Act, which prohibits executive branch employees from using government resources for partisan political activities.
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Lauren Boebert Is BIG MAD About Airports Refusing To Play DHS Propaganda, and frankly, it seems like a lot of people are finding this latest outburst more entertaining than alarming. Let’s be honest, it’s not every day you get to watch a politician try to muster outrage about… well, anything. But the target here is specifically airports, and their apparent refusal to broadcast a video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at TSA checkpoints. Now, as the comments suggest, the reasons behind the airports’ reluctance might be varied, and the situation might be a little more complex than Boebert’s social media statement would have you believe.
Boebert, in her usual flair for the dramatic, deemed this refusal “completely unacceptable.” She then announced her intention to contact the Department of Transportation to demand action. She followed this up with the assertion that the “Democrat shutdown is causing travel chaos” and that “the American people deserve transparency, efficiency, and an end to this shutdown—now.” It’s almost as if she’s trying to combine two unrelated issues to manufacture a grievance. You know, the good old “blame the Democrats for everything” approach. The fact-checking of her statement immediately brings up questions, as several of the comments correctly state.
The immediate reaction from the online community is, well, pretty swift. There’s a general sense of bewilderment that someone like Boebert is still making headlines and a collective shrug of “who cares?” that is hard to ignore. Some find it hilarious and a few make jokes about her past actions. The overall sentiment seems to be that her priorities are, to put it mildly, out of whack.
Many comments seem to focus on her personal history, referencing the incidents in a public theater, her family issues, and even her current relationship status. This isn’t a surprising reaction given her controversial past and the fact that she’s well-known for engaging in antics that are, at the very least, eyebrow-raising. The reaction in these comments reflects the sentiments of many people: Her words are not taken seriously. They are viewed as simply the latest act in a long-running, self-serving performance.
The airport’s point of view seems to be that they don’t even have the equipment to show the video in the first place, which undercuts Boebert’s entire argument. Talk about a faceplant! This is even more hilarious when you remember she’s also well known for getting her facts wrong. It’s just adding fuel to the fire, or maybe even putting the fire out completely. There’s also the suggestion that this is a violation of the Hatch Act, which would make the entire situation even more problematic for the government.
The responses reveal a general disdain for the level of discourse that is now common in politics. The fact that someone like Boebert can generate this kind of outrage, even if it is completely manufactured, is a testament to the state of political discourse in America. This situation highlights how a politician can try to exploit a situation for their own gain.
The whole thing is, in the end, pretty ridiculous. It’s a classic case of manufactured outrage, with Boebert attempting to make a mountain out of a molehill. And based on the comments, it’s a tactic that’s getting old for a lot of people. It’s a good reminder that not everything is as it seems, and sometimes, the best response is a hearty chuckle and a roll of the eyes.