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Tulsi Gabbard, now Director of National Intelligence under President Trump, faced intense scrutiny last year when reports emerged she’d been placed on the TSA’s controversial “Quiet Skies” watchlist. Conservative lawmakers immediately demanded answers, calling it a disturbing example of government overreach. Rep. Tim Burchett sent a stern letter to TSA leadership, blasting the move as “profoundly troubling” and demanding transparency about how high-profile figures get flagged.
Fox News’ “One Nation” revealed Gabbard’s own harrowing experience: she endured lengthy airport screenings, watched by air marshals and K-9 units. “It made me look over my shoulder constantly,” she said, calling it a Deep State tactic to intimidate political rivals. The program supposedly monitors “potential threats,” but critics argue it’s another tool to target conservatives.
Last week, Senator Rand Paul dropped a bombshell—new documents confirm federal air marshals actively surveilled Gabbard during 2024 flights. They logged trivial details like her clothing and electronic devices, raising alarms about privacy erosion. “This isn’t just a mistake—it’s a pattern of Big Government abusing power,” Paul declared.
Conservatives warn this sets a chilling precedent. “If the intelligence chief can be monitored, no one’s safe from Biden-era bureaucrats,” one GOP strategist said. The TSA claims politics don’t influence watchlist decisions, but leaks suggest Gabbard’s outspoken criticism of Democratic policies caught their attention.
Gabbard’s case isn’t isolated. Paul hinted similar surveillance targeted other Trump allies, part of a broader effort to silence dissent. “This is exactly why Americans distrust Washington,” said Rep. Burchett. “Unelected agencies are weaponizing their power to punish those they disagree with”.
The “Quiet Skies” program has long faced criticism for its secrecy. It allegedly uses vague metrics to flag travelers, often without due process. “They’re not fighting terrorists—they’re tracking Americans’ political views,” charged a civil liberties group.
Gabbard’s experience mirrors concerns about unelected agencies like the FBI and IRS targeting conservatives. “This is the kind of authoritarianism we expect from China, not America,” a Trump supporter told Fox News. Her story became a rallying cry for Republicans demanding accountability.
As public trust in institutions crumbles, conservatives vow to push for reforms. “We need to dismantle these surveillance programs and restore our freedoms,” Rep. Burchett urged. Gabbard’s ordeal proves why Americans must always question government power—and never let bureaucrats operate in the shadows.
