Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has accused President Joe Biden’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) director, David Pekoske, of using federal authority to target Americans with political disagreements. Noem alleged that the TSA abused its power, claiming it prioritized ideological agendas over public safety by subjecting individuals to unnecessary scrutiny despite posing no security risks. She stated the agency’s actions represented a broader pattern of weaponizing government institutions against citizens. Noem announced she has referred the matter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice (DOJ), urging investigations into the TSA’s practices. The claim comes as part of ongoing criticism from conservative officials regarding federal agencies’ perceived overreach under Biden’s administration.