Biden’s secret surveillance state crumbles as DHS terminates controversial “Quiet Skies” program that spent $200 million annually to spy on Americans with zero terrorist attacks prevented.
The Department of Homeland Security has officially terminated the “Quiet Skies” counterterrorism program, exposing what critics call a shocking abuse of power under the Biden administration. Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision, revealing the program cost taxpayers approximately $200 million annually while failing to prevent a single terrorist attack. More disturbingly, evidence suggests the program was weaponized against political opponents while shielding allies of the Biden administration from scrutiny. This revelation comes alongside President Trump’s separate investigation into allegations that Biden’s aides concealed the former president’s cognitive decline while abusing presidential signature authority.
A $200 Million Surveillance Machine That Caught Zero Terrorists
Remember when Democrats screamed bloody murder about the Patriot Act under Bush? Well, apparently when they got their hands on surveillance powers, they had no problem using them for political gain. The now-terminated Quiet Skies program was supposedly designed to increase airplane security by surveilling air travelers who had contact with “known or suspected terrorists.” But here’s the kicker – the program allowed federal marshals to follow American citizens even if they weren’t on any terrorism watch list or suspected of committing any crime whatsoever. Talk about government overreach! And what did we get for this $200 million annual price tag? According to Secretary Noem: absolutely nothing.
The incompetence would almost be comical if it weren’t so dangerous. A 2020 DHS inspector general report had already criticized the program for lacking proper oversight and responsible data management. But the Biden administration kept the gravy train rolling anyway. What’s particularly outrageous is that Americans flagged under this program were never informed they were being surveilled and had no hearing process to challenge their inclusion. Due process? Constitutional rights? Apparently those were just inconvenient obstacles for the surveillance state bureaucrats.
Political Targeting Exposed: Conservatives in the Crosshairs
The real scandal here isn’t just the wasteful spending or ineffectiveness – it’s the apparent weaponization of federal surveillance powers against political opponents. Secretary Noem didn’t mince words when she announced the program’s termination, stating that the Trump administration had uncovered “documents, correspondence, and timelines that clearly highlight the inconsistent application of Quiet Skies.” This wasn’t just incompetence – it was deliberate political targeting disguised as national security. When whistleblowers came forward in 2024, they revealed how the program had been misused against political figures like Tulsi Gabbard.
“The program, under the guise of ‘national security,’ was used to target political opponents and benefit political allies of the Biden Administration,” she said, citing what she said were “documents, correspondence, and timelines that clearly highlight the inconsistent application of Quiet Skies.” – Kristi Noem
Meanwhile, political allies mysteriously received special treatment. Take Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s husband, who was reportedly removed from scrutiny under the program. Imagine that – a Democrat Senator’s family member gets a free pass while conservatives get the full surveillance treatment. This isn’t just corrupt; it’s un-American to the core. Secretary Noem is now calling for a Congressional investigation into the program’s misuse, and for once, Congress should actually do its job and hold these bureaucrats accountable for abusing their power.
The Biden Signature Scandal: Presidential Authority Undermined
While the Quiet Skies termination is making headlines, President Trump has simultaneously launched an investigation into another potential abuse of power – the Biden autopen scandal. Trump described this as one of the “most dangerous” scandals in U.S. history, and he’s not exaggerating. The allegations suggest Biden’s aides were signing presidential documents without proper authorization while concealing the former president’s cognitive decline from the American people. If true, this would mean unelected staffers were effectively running the country while creating the illusion of a functioning president.
“it has become increasingly apparent that former President Biden’s aides abused the power of Presidential signatures through the use of an autopen” – President Donald Trump
The parallels between these two scandals are striking. In both cases, the Biden administration appears to have weaponized government power while undermining constitutional norms. The Quiet Skies program surveilled Americans without due process, while the autopen scandal potentially usurped presidential authority. Both show a pattern of deception and abuse that should alarm every American who values constitutional governance. The fundamental question remains: Who was actually running our country for the past four years, and what other abuses of power have yet to be uncovered?
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