Kenyan Politician Demands Special TSA Treatment: “I Am A VIP In My Country”
A politician from Kenya seemingly thought she’d be entitled to special treatment from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), while flying within the United States. However, the internet seems divided as to whether she was serious, or was joking and being flirty.

A politician from Kenya seemingly thought she’d be entitled to special treatment from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), while flying within the United States. However, the internet seems divided as to whether she was serious, or was joking and being flirty.
“I am a VIP in my country, why am I in this line?
Kenyan Senator Karen Nyamu recently traveled through Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), and filmed an interesting interaction she had while going through the TSA checkpoint. In the short clip posted online, she’s seen talking to the TSA agent as her identity is being verified, and says the following:
Senator: “They made me queue over here, and I’m a VIP in my country.”
TSA officer: “I think that might be for your airline.”
Senator: “I’m a senator.”
TSA officer: “A senator?”
Senator: “Yeah, and I’m flying first class.”
TSA officer: “Oh, you’re flying first class. I think that’s mostly just the airline, because this is standard procedures. If you have like PreCheck or something, that’s downstairs.”
A moment later, as she’s cleared to go, the conversation continues as follows:
TSA officer: “You’re good to go.”
Senator: “What’s your name?”
TSA officer: “Justin.”
Senator: “How old are you?”
TSA officer: “21.”
Senator: “Oh you’re so cute.”