Not sure if this could have had any effect on the outcome of this, but didn't the head of the FAA resign abruptly like 2 weeks ago because of some power struggle with Elon Mush who was targeting the FAA for cuts under his Dept of Efficiency title?
Yes and no, it wouldn't have any effect on this whatsoever. Six months from now maybe, depending on personnel changes in the next month or so. Changes in government do not have this fast of a ripple effect. Plus, and I could be wrong, it was the head of the TSA, which has no connection to this type of activity.