TSA workers asked to return $1,000 gift cards from Tyler Perry
WSB-TV • • nation
Key Points:
- Filmmaker Tyler Perry gave $1,000 gift cards to TSA workers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport who were working without pay during the partial government shutdown.
- Federal ethics rules prohibit TSA employees from accepting certain gifts, including cash and gift cards, leading officials to request the return of the distributed gift cards.
- TSA officers continued working unpaid during the shutdown, which affected the Department of Homeland Security, until President Trump signed an executive order restoring their pay.
- Over 450 TSA officers have resigned since the shutdown began in mid-February, contributing to operational challenges at the airport.
- Despite improved wait times, travelers are still advised to arrive three to four hours early, especially during peak morning hours from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
