Milwaukee County and airport officials released statements on Friday regarding a Joe Biden event being held at Mitchell International Airport, less than a week after President Trump's rally was not allowed.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is expected to speak at an event in Milwaukee Friday evening, in a final push to appeal to voters in the battleground state of Wisconsin.
Biden's event at Mitchell Airport drew questions after the airport declined an event opportunity from President Donald Trump the previous week.
An airport spokesperson said the tenant was told that all special events that are "Non-aeronautical in nature" are in violation of its lease with the airport.
On Friday, when asked why a Biden event was allowed but a Trump event was not, a spokesperson said it does not allow political rallies on the airfield.
"The Airport does not allow political rallies on the airfield, regardless of which candidate requests it. Biden is hosting a small private meeting with about 12 people. This is the difference between a 12-person private meeting inside a building vs. a 20,000-person rally on the airfield, compromising the safety and security of airline operations," said Harold Mester, director of public affairs and marketing for the airport.
Vice President Joe Biden is holding a small, private meeting at AvFlight, which operates a private aircraft terminal at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport.
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Airport officials explain reasoning behind allowing Biden event, after denying previous Trump event
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