Boston Logan Airport refuses to air government shutdown video as controversy simmers

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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MDN Staff
Boston Logan Airport refuses to air government shutdown video as controversy simmers

The video regarding the government shutdown has not been shown at several other airports across the country.

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BOSTON— In a shocking twist to the ongoing government shutdown saga, Boston Logan Airport has opted out of airing a controversial video that takes aim at Democratic leaders. The decision has raised eyebrows and ignited a firestorm of debate among political observers and airport patrons alike. Reports indicate that the video, which has been displayed at several airports nationwide to critique the shutdown, is notably absent from Boston’s bustling travel hub.

Massport spokeswoman Jennifer Mehigan revealed to the Boston Herald that the decision not to air the video stems from the fact that the quasi-state agency “never received a request” to showcase it.

But wait—there’s more! In a startling admission, Mehigan also disclosed that there are no video screens at TSA checkpoints, making it impossible for the footage to be shown there in the first place. “Besides, there are no video screens at our TSA checkpoints,” she stated in an email Tuesday.

The government shutdown video itself is no mundane clip; it sharply criticizes Democratic leaders, adding layers of political drama to an already fraught situation. With tensions running high, the absence of such a polarized message at Logan raises questions about transparency and accountability in Massachusetts politics.

Critics are now speculating whether the lack of screens is more than just a mere oversight. With Logan Airport serving as a major gateway to the region, the decision to sidestep the video could be seen as an act of political cowardice. This controversy isn’t just about an airport video; it’s about who gets to control the narrative during a time of political shutdown.

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