Border office threatened to cancel my “Nexus” (I have global entry) because I forgot to take my AirPods out when I approached.

Hey all,

Just wondering is this a legitimate thing they can do? I usually do take out my AirPods but forgot I had them in. Got hit with a “I could cancel your Nexus for wearing AirPods” as soon as I approached 🥲

EDIT: It was at an airport and i have global entry as stated in my post which is different from Nexus, although both are accepted.

I have absolutely no issue taking them off and also stated I forgot I had them in! Just thought it was weird to be threatened as soon as I approached.