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Former TSA administrator says having ICE at airport won't 'speed things up'

Mar 23, 2026Center Left

NBC News Correspondent Jesse Kirch reports on long lines at Atlanta's airport. Former TSA Administrator John Pistole joins Meet the Press NOW as more than 11 percent of TSA officers nationwide have called out sick and ICE agents are deployed to assist.

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