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April 23, 2026
Trump nominates David Cummins as TSA administrator
- President Trump plans to nominate David Cummins, currently with Serco, to lead the TSA.
- Cummins will take over during a critical time as the agency deals with staffing shortages and operational pressures.
- Ha Nguyen McNeill, the acting administrator, will assist in the transition as the TSA prepares for major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 Sources
- Trump to nominate David Cummins as TSA administratorApr 23, 2026 at 3:52 PM · CBS News
- Trump to tap government contracting expert to head TSAApr 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM · Reuters