Former NFL Star Slams Airport Security Measures as "Scam," "Sexual Assault

T.J. Ward, a three-time Pro Bowl safety who played eight seasons in the NFL, has taken to social media to express his frustration with airport security protocols, labeling them a "scam" and comparing them to "sexual assault."

Former NFL safety T.J. Ward has launched a scathing attack on airport security measures, labeling them a "scam" and "sexual assault" in a series of posts on social media.

Ward, a three-time Pro Bowl safety who spent eight seasons in the league, took to X on Friday to voice his dissatisfaction with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and airport security procedures.

"The airport is a scam. TSA is a scam," Ward wrote. "All these rules for nothing."

Ward expressed particular outrage over the TSA's pat-down procedures, which he said made him feel like he was being "sexually assaulted" every time he flew.

"I have a weapon in my draws (sic) every time I fly, if you ask that stupid machine," Ward posted. "No those are just my man parts. Now I gotta get SA’d [sexually assaulted]."

Ward also criticized the TSA's policy of allowing passengers to bring baby water through security but not other liquids.

"Oh and don’t forget. You can bring your babies water through. But the one your (sic) drinking can’t come through. WTF?!" Ward posted.

Ward's comments have sparked a debate online, with some people agreeing with his assessment of airport security measures and others defending the TSA's protocols.

The TSA has not yet responded to Ward's comments, but the agency has previously defended its security measures as necessary to ensure the safety of passengers on flights.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, a TSA spokesperson said, "TSA's security measures are designed to protect the traveling public from potential threats. We understand that some passengers may find our screening procedures inconvenient, but we believe they are necessary to ensure the safety of all who fly."

Ward's comments come amidst growing frustration among travelers over airport security measures. In recent years, the TSA has implemented a number of new security measures, including the use of body scanners and enhanced pat-down procedures.

These measures have been criticized by some as being too intrusive and ineffective. In 2019, a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the TSA's pat-down procedures were "not effective at detecting weapons or other prohibited items."

Despite the criticism, the TSA maintains that its security measures are necessary to keep passengers safe. The agency says it constantly evaluates its procedures and makes adjustments as needed.