Rep. Roy Demands Answers from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport Over Reports of a Christian Denied Access to Chapel

October 3, 2025 Press Release Washington, D.C. — Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) demands answers from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) CEO Chris McLaughlin regarding troubling reports that a Christian pastor was denied access to the airport’s interfaith chapel during a Muslim-led prayer service. “On September 26, Pastor Tom Ascol recounted responding to an airport-wide announcement inviting passengers to a “prayer service” in the chapel, which explicitly stated “all are welcome.” Upon arrival, however, he found the space occupied by an Imam-led prayer, complete with prayer rugs and participants. According to his account, he was denied entry and effectively barred from practicing his faith.” Rep. Roy wrote . “DFW’s chapels are supposed to be open to all travelers, not closed off or co-opted for one group at the exclusion of others,” Roy noted . “To deny Christians’ entry into a public chapel in one of America’s largest airports undermines the very mission of an interfaith space.” Roy emphasized that DFW Airport, as a public institution, is supported by Texas taxpayers and sustained by millions in federal infrastructure and aviation grants—making neutrality and equal access a clear obligation. “Taxpayers deserve to know whether their dollars are subsidizing exclusion,” Roy concluded. “DFW must guarantee that its chapels remain true to their purpose: open to all travelers, at all times.” The full text of Rep. Roy’s letter to DFW Airport can be found here .