Politics
JUST IN: MAGA Rep. Reveals He Was Surveilled By Biden Administration
Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is raising alarms over the Biden administration’s Quiet Skies program, accusing federal agencies of wasting resources to keep tabs on political rivals instead of actual threats.
In a recent interview, Hamadeh revealed that he was one of three Republican lawmakers flagged under the surveillance initiative. “It makes you question what the Biden administration, who they were focusing on, and who they were targeting specifically,” he said.
Hamadeh claimed the program took shape after the 2020 election, and he described what he saw as a blatant double standard: Republicans drew scrutiny, while Democrats were largely left alone no matter how unusual their travel looked.
Reports suggest the program delivered no security successes. Despite years of monitoring, not a single terror attack was stopped. Instead, figures like Hamadeh — and even former Democrat-turned-independent Tulsi Gabbard — found themselves on the watch list.
Criticism mounted until Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem pulled the plug, announcing the program’s termination and calling it a failed experiment. During a recent congressional hearing, Hamadeh expressed relief, noting that the shutdown had proven the need for accountability.

The Arizona Republican also linked the timing of his surveillance to his 2022 contested run for attorney general. “At the time, it was such a hostile environment with President Biden,” he said, pointing to rhetoric that branded MAGA supporters as “fascists” and enemies of democracy.
Hamadeh argued that only a select few GOP officials were targeted, while Democrats received a pass. He called it another example of partisan abuse in the national security sphere, where “individuals with differing viewpoints are often unfairly scrutinized.”
His concerns carry added weight given his background as an Army Reserve intelligence officer. Drawing on that experience, Hamadeh said the lack of coordination among agencies and the politicized targeting “didn’t add up.”
“Something was off,” he insisted, urging full transparency and structural reform.
Looking ahead, Hamadeh expressed optimism that the Trump administration will bring reforms and accountability. He said the revelations show how much sway federal agencies and even private partners had in suppressing conservative voices during Biden’s tenure. “It shows you the depths that the federal government, how much sway they have,” he observed.
