HARTFORD – Today, Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven) and State Representative Al Paolillo (D-New Haven) strongly condemned the decision by Tweed New Haven Airport to initially air a propaganda-style video featuring Secretary Kristi Noem, which blames Democrats for federal shutdown-related travel delays. The two New Haven legislators who represent the area of the city closest to the airport demanded answers and released the following joint statement:
“Partisan propaganda has no place in our airports. Tweed Airport should have followed Bradley International Airport’s example and refused to air this political video altogether. The decision to even consider running it showed poor judgment and a disregard for the public trust.
“Connecticut residents should never have to worry that their airport will be used to advance the political messaging of any administration, especially the reckless and lawless one led by President Trump. We call on Tweed’s leadership to explain how this was allowed to happen and to immediately put in place policies that ensure Tweed is never complicit again in dispensing partisan propaganda.”
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