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Tampa International Airport is set to privatize its TSA security operations by May 31, 2027, under the new TSA Gold+ program — a move aimed at modernizing checkpoints and avoiding shutdown disruptions. While TSA will retain oversight, private contractors will handle screening, forcing current employees to choose between new private-sector roles, other government jobs, or early retirement. The decision has sparked anger among some staff, reigniting debate over whether privatization prioritizes profit over security. Already in use at 20 airports, Gold+ could expand to smaller airports nationwide, promising efficiency but raising concerns about federal workforce impacts and true reform goals.

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