Former New York Mets manager Buck Showalter recently reflected on his airport security experience during a trip to New York City, coinciding with the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. During an appearance on OutKick’s ‘Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich,’ Showalter emphasized the need for rigorous security checks, calling the process ‘a lot of fun.’ He encouraged travelers to remain patient and support thorough screenings, even if it meant standing in line for extended periods.
Showalter, a four-time Manager of the Year, praised the heightened security measures, aligning himself with the broader call for increased vigilance following the strikes. His comments came as the U.S. continues to assess the damage to Iran’s nuclear sites, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth initially claiming the sites were ‘destroyed.’ However, U.S. intelligence agencies have since indicated that while significant damage was inflicted, the sites were not entirely obliterated.
Israel added its own assessment, claiming the strikes have set back Iran’s nuclear program by ‘many years.’ Meanwhile, satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies confirmed the extensive damage to Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan sites. Showalter’s remarks underscore the connection between global security concerns and everyday experiences, such’the heightened scrutiny at airports, which he acknowledged as a necessary measure amid international tensions.