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The TSA is broken — is privatization next? — Tommy Tuberville | ChamberLight
News / National News / The Verge 5 min read Secretary Mullin, a Heritage Foundation ally, now leads the DHS as travelers and lawmakers debate the total privatization of the TSA.
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This article 1 analysis · Apr 12, 2026
75 Credibility Source credibility: 75 out of 100, high 55 Neutrality Story neutrality: 55 out of 100, some tilt CENTER-LEFT LEAN Center-Left
Extreme TSA wait times caused by a budget impasse have fueled calls for agency privatization. President Trump is leveraging the shutdown for legislative gains while newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces pressure to adopt Project 2025's privatization goals.
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This article 1 analysis · Apr 12, 2026
75 Credibility HIGH Source credibility: 75 out of 100 55 Neutrality SOME TILT Story neutrality: 55 out of 100
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Legislative sponsor of privatization
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