Summary JD Vance seized the chance to address reporters in front of Air Force Two, joking about using it in the future. Vance questioned Kamala Harris' reluctance to speak to the media, highlighting the importance of engaging with reporters. Media coverage on the incident has been polarized, with some labeling it as cringe-worthy and others praising it as a viral moment.
Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, JD Vance, had an interesting run-in with incumbent vice president Kamala Harris at a Wisconsin airport as their respective arrivals overlapped. Vance walked across the apron to speak with reporters in front of Air Force Two, noting that the plane would be at his disposal in a few months. JD Vance and Kamala Harris airport overlap On Wednesday, Harris and her VP nominee, Tim Walz, along with Vance, were in Wisconsin to campaign ahead of the US Presidential election in November.
Perhaps by coincidence, or perhaps not, their two planes would arrive at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) near Eau Claire, Wisconsin, within minutes of each other. Vance capitalized on the run-in by walking over to Harris' Air Force Two jet and addressing a scrum of waiting reporters. As Vance approached, he was heard saying, " I just wanted to check out my future plane ," alluding to the fact that a Republican victory in November would put Air Force Two at his disposal.
Vance then stated that the reason he came over was to personally ask Kamala Harris why she is so reluctant to speak to memb.