TSA Whistleblower Warns Of Travel Risk Due To Loose Security

The transcript discusses increased security risks at US airports, as highlighted by whistleblower Jay Brainard. He claims that officials have prioritized speed over security, reducing metal detector sensitivity and disabling some X-ray technologies. TSA head David Pikowski denies these allegations, attributing reduced wait times to increased staff and pre-check lanes. An estimated 42 million passengers are expected to travel through US airport checkpoints during the holiday season.

What reasons did Makosky provide for the reduced wait times at US airports?

What is the estimated number of passengers expected to travel through TSA checkpoints at US airports during the holiday season?