Democrats Criticize GOP for Jet Travel

Democrats are criticizing Sam Brown, the Republican nominee for the Nevada Senate, for traveling on a private jet associated with former President Donald Trump. This criticism comes as Brown was seen flying alongside Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH), Trump’s running mate. However, this line of attack may be complicated by the fact that Brown's opponent, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), has been involved in funding a private jet-friendly airport in Nevada, raising questions about the consistency of the Democrats' stance. Rosen, a multimillionaire, has faced scrutiny for her tax payments and was instrumental in securing an $8.8 million earmark to upgrade the Henderson Executive Airport. Ultimately, she helped secure $2.2 million for the project, which is designed to accommodate private and corporate jets traveling to Las Vegas. The airport features a modern terminal with amenities catering to business aviation, including meeting rooms and a full-service bar. Despite Rosen's involvement in the airport project, the Nevada Democratic Party has not shied away from mocking Brown and Vance for their private jet travel. A campaign aide described their actions as hypocritical, stating, “You can’t make this up: Sam Brown and JD Vance are claiming to be champions for hardworking Nevadans – from a private jet.” Additionally, Democrats may find it challenging to maintain this line of attack, as Vice President Kamala Harris faced similar scrutiny during her 2020 presidential campaign for her own private jet travel expenditures. Current polling shows Rosen leading Brown by four points, indicating a competitive race ahead.