Experts warn against privatizing the TSA as GOP senators make the push

Published May 2, 2025 7:00am ET



Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) have introduced the Abolish the TSA Act, which would eliminate the Transportation Security Administration and privatize airport security by 2028.

Experts, however, warn that privatizing the TSA and bringing the United States back to security standards that were in place before the 9/11 terrorist attacks would not result in efficiency as the senators hope.

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