President Donald Trump has ousted David Pekoske as head of the Transportation Security Administration, despite his initial appointment during the president’s first term.
Trump’s team asked Pekoske to step down, according to a person familiar who spoke anonymously to discuss internal matters. CNN first reported the news. The White House and TSA didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
In a farewell message obtained by Bloomberg Government, Pekoske on Monday told TSA personnel Trump’s transition team advised him in the morning that his tenure would end at noon, when the new president took office.
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