La Crosse and Chippewa Valley Regional Airports have announced that they will not be playing a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Noem’s video blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impact on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations.

Several airports across the nation, including those in Chicago and New York, have also refused to show the video, citing the Hatch Act of 1939. This act limits the political activities of government employees. However, La Crosse and Chippewa Valley Regional Airports have not even received the video, according to officials.

JD Roberts, Business Manager of La Crosse Regional Airport, stated that they have not been sent the video yet. He also mentioned that it goes against their media policy for the City of La Crosse to use government resources to play politically charged videos.

Similarly, Charity Zich, Airport Director at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, confirmed that they will not be airing the video. Zich explained that this is due to the lack of monitors at their TSA checkpoint and that their current monitors are not capable of playing audio.

It is important to note that these airports are making this decision based on their policies and limitations, rather than a deliberate refusal to show the video.

This statement from the airports comes after Noem’s video has caused controversy and backlash. While some support her message, others believe that it is inappropriate for a government official to use their platform to spread political views.

It is unclear if more airports will follow in refusing to play the video. However, it is evident that La Crosse and Chippewa Valley Regional Airports are not willing to compromise their policies and regulations to show the video.

In conclusion, the video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will not be played at La Crosse and Chippewa Valley Regional Airports. This decision is based on the airports’ policies and limitations, and not a deliberate refusal to show the video. It is uncertain if more airports will join in this decision, but it is evident that these two airports are standing firm in their policies.