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He emphasized, "My concern is Americans first. That’s what democracy is about." He rejected the idea of allowing political or bureaucratic elites to override the will of the voters and the statutes they have established, labeling such actions as “tyranny.”
The Announcements of Major Policy Changes: The End of Shoe Removal
In lighter but broadly significant news, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a major change in airport security protocols: Americans and travelers will no longer be required to remove their shoes during screening. This change, long-awaited, marks the end of the infamous "security theater" that began after the 9/11 attacks, notably triggered by a failed shoe bomb attempt.