A new video from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has sparked controversy across U.S. airports after several major airports refused to play it.

The video, featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, blames Democrats in Congress for the ongoing government shutdown, claiming their refusal to fund the federal government is affecting TSA operations. But many airports have pushed back, saying the video crosses a political line.

Airports in cities like Charlotte, Chicago, Phoenix, Portland, and Seattle have all declined to display it. “We did not consent to playing the video in its current form, as we believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes,” said Kara Hansen, a spokesperson for the Port of Portland.

The Hatch Act restricts federal employees from engaging in certain political activities while performing official duties. Some states, like Oregon, also have local laws against using public property for partisan messages.

Officials at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport said their policies do not permit political content, while Chicago’s Department of Aviation noted that its advertising guidelines prohibit material supporting or opposing any political party. Several other airports, including those in Indianapolis, Des Moines, and Lansing, have also refused to play the video.

In response, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson emphasized that the shutdown has forced many TSA employees to work without pay, though operations “remain largely unimpacted at this time.”

The government shutdown, now in its second week, has caused growing disruptions in the travel industry. Delays at airports are increasing due to air traffic control staffing shortages, and the U.S. Travel Association estimates the American travel economy is losing about $1 billion every week.