The Senate Commerce Committee’s 47-page report, ‘Flight Risk,’ has sparked significant debate over the Biden administration’s handling of migrant housing and its impact on U.S. security. According to the report, the White House exerted pressure on federal agencies to identify and utilize U.S. airports for migrant shelters, raising serious concerns about the safety of travelers.
Internal communications referenced in the report reveal staff apprehension about these directives. An FAA official’s urgent request to Massport for immediate facility availability highlights the urgency with which these directives were issued. Another DOT employee’s comment, describing the situation as ‘Fox News fodder,’ indicates the report’s potential for political controversy and public scrutiny.
The report cites several incidents, including a 2024 security breach at JFK Airport where a suspect breached secure areas with potentially dangerous items. These events underscore the report’s assertion that the Biden administration’s open border policies risked the safety of American citizens by allowing unvetted migrants to travel through U.S. airports without proper identity checks.
Sen. Ted Cruz, chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, criticized the Biden administration for allegedly coopting agencies to compromise national security. He argued that the administration’s open border policy led to a dangerous diversion of federal transportation resources, increasing risks to American citizens.