Pekoske Defends TSA Private Screening | Savannah News

TSA nominee David Pekoske is stepping up to reassure workers and lawmakers that expanding private airport screening won’t jeopardize jobs or security—promising to visit airports himself to show support. Created after 9/11, the TSA oversees both federal screening and a private contractor program that’s sparking concern over privatization and worker impact. Pekoske counters that the private program actually helped keep staff paid during past shutdowns, and he backs a bill to ensure TSA workers get paid during future funding gaps. He vows transparency with Congress and insists aviation security must stay above politics. With a background in government tech partnerships and Olympic operations planning, Pekoske brings experience to the role—and a clear message: security and workers come first. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9c7d08dfbcc57a99