Douglas County prepares for quick campaign stop by President Trump

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - After being moved from a planned speaking event at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, President Trump will be making a stop at the Minden-Tahoe Airport on Saturday, September 12 according to a Douglas County spokesperson.

Douglas County was contacted by the Secret Service and representatives of the Trump Campaign late in the evening on Wednesday September 9, 2020 requesting use of the Minden-Tahoe Airport for a campaign rally.

Earlier that day, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority informed private airport hangar tenants who were planning to host the Trump rally that the 5,000-person gathering would be in violation of their lease agreements due to Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak’s directive of no gatherings in excess of 50 people and Washoe County’s recommendation to limit the number to 25 or less.

"After careful consideration and weighing the authority of State directives versus 1st amendment rights, the county ultimately decided to welcome the sitting President of the United States to our community," County representatives said in a press release Saturday.

“I am proud and amazed by the quality and professionalism of everyone involved,” said Douglas County Manager Patrick Cates. “Our outstanding team of county agencies and first responders worked with the Secret Service to organize plans for a safe and secure event within 48 hours. We consider Douglas County fortunate to have the opportunity to host any president or presidential candidates and to listen to what they have to say about the future of our great nation.”

The Secret Service worked with the county and implemented a variety of safeguards to protect the public, including thermometer screenings and encouraging the use of masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Minden-Tahoe Airport is not large enough to handle the landing of Air Force 1, the president's plane. There is no mention of how he will arrive. As with the arrival of any president, several routes are evaluated but the actual route is not released.

According to his campaign website, Trump is still scheduled to be stopping in Reno to make a speech at 7:00 p.m. at the airport (tickets here).

The following roads will be closed beginning at 12:00 p.m.:

Heybourne and Firebrand Road
Heybourne and Park Place
Heybourne and Meridian

Traffic Information:

No private motor vehicle access to the Airport.
Expect traffic delays on Highway 395 both north and south directions
Heybourne and Johnson Lane
Johnson lane and Highway 395

Event Information:

Parking location is 2300 US Highway 395 N

Gates are scheduled to open at 4:00 p.m. and the president will mane a speech at 7:00 p.m., according to the president’s campaign website.

No onsite parking or onsite ticket purchase is available.

Shuttles will be available to transport the public to and from the event venue.

This is not a county ran event. For today’s details such as tickets, transportation, and seating information can be found on the campaign website, https://www.donaldjtrump.com/events/.