Bomb sniffing K-9s become latest DOGE victims - hours after Trump shared 2019 pic with hero dog [View all]

Source: The Independent

Friday 14 March 2025 16:29 EDT


K-9 bomb sniffer dog units have become the latest victims of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, just as the White House celebrated a national day honoring the heroic animals.

Workers at the TSA were informed via email that “new guidance” meant that requests for costs including vet visits, kenneling and dog food, had been put on hold effective immediately, according to Fox News. The directive was revealed on Thursday. TSA is in charge of airport security and its dogs can be used to sniff out bombs and other contraband.

The developments comes hours after President Donald Trump reposted a picture of himself with a now-deceased dog to mark National K-9 Veterans Day. The president shared a picture of himself with Conan.

“Happy K9 Veterans Day to all of our heroic working dogs, including Conan who fearlessly participated in the military operation that ended ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in 2019,” the president wrote.

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/k9-doge-cuts-trump-veterans-b2715284.html