Anyone else getting flak from TSA officers when they try to use their GE ID at TSA security lines?

It seems like a 50/50 proposition to me thus far; about 50% of the TSA officers recognize it immediately (i.e. are proud professionals who know their job and accept that change is part of that job) and 50% have either a) not seen one before and are slightly confused or b) indignant that anyone would dare present any ID that's not a driver's license or passport.

The other day, I had a particularly abrasive TSA officer at the line, insisting that the "quickest way through my line is a driver's license." I dutifully presented my driver's license as supplement, to which he responded "you know, even if you gave me a passport, I have the authority to request another form of ID."

After I cleared security, I stopped at the TSA desk for clarification. The supervisor on duty said, "the quickest route through these lines includes a driver's license."

Seems easier to authenticate one federally issued ID than one of 50+ driver's licenses....not to attempt to bring logic to the matter or anything.

And, before the devil's advocates weigh in, yes I understand that just presenting my driver's license at the outset would eliminate the "problem." But there is supposed to be some crossover between TSA and CBP...and, of course, it's ironically appealing to have as little in my pockets as possible when going through security; I love the idea of providing my passport to the TA and then putting it (and my wallet) away in my carry-on for good so I can have only my boarding pass and GE ID from then forward.

Anyone else out there experiencing similar difficulties?

Thanks.

This is a well documented issue with certain airports... care to tell us where you were when this happened?

This topic has already been exhausted thoroughly. One such thread is called "According to TSA, CBP is no longer in business."

I've had my card for almost two years now (was part of the original pilot program through CBP) and have always had issues with using it at TSA checkpoints -- especially EWR.

You are correct and in addition this is not a DL specific topic so I am closing it to further discussion.

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