Noem Hands Out Fake TSA Bonus Checks in Las Vegas Spectacle

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem sparked controversy in Las Vegas on Saturday by publicly handing out documents she called $10,000 bonuses to TSA employees, though she admitted they were not actual checks. The gesture was largely symbolic, with the documents serving only as verification for future direct deposits. The event highlighted broader efforts by the Department of Homeland Security to reward frontline workers while also announcing a major $1 billion investment to improve airport security. Critics have raised questions over the limited number of employees who actually qualified for the bonuses.

Symbolic Bonus Presentation

At a press conference at Harry Reid International Airport, Noem stood alongside 29…..

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