11 Jul 2020 | 02:19 PM UTC
US: Presidential campaign rally scheduled at Portsmouth International Airport for July 11
Presidential campaign rally scheduled at Portsmouth International Airport for July 11; anticipate travel disruption
Event
A campaign rally for President Donald Trump is scheduled to take place at Portsmouth International Airport (PSM) on Saturday, July 11. The rally, which is due to start at 20:00 (local time), is expected to be well attended. Several local activist groups intend to stage counter-protests in the vicinity of the rally between 14:00 and 16:30.
A heightened security presence should be anticipated in the vicinity of the rally and protests, with potential for significant travel disruption both in and around PSM.
Advice
Those due to transit through or in the vicinity of PSM should adjust their itineraries in order to accommodate the anticipated significant disruption. Travelers are also advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all public gatherings and demonstrations as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.