President Biden was in Milwaukee on Monday, addressing supporters at Milwaukee Laborfest. The president delivered remarks “celebrating Labor Day and the dignity of American workers.”
1:10pm – President Biden wrapped up his speech. He’ll head to Pennsylvania for another campaign stop.
President Joe Biden: “I promise to be the most pro-union president ever” pic.twitter.com/ZHqWq1r5Nn
— Jason Smith (@thejsonsmith) September 5, 2022
A heckler was just escorted out by secret service after repeatedly shouting, interrupting President Biden at Laborefest pic.twitter.com/vZd53qvspj
— Jason Smith (@thejsonsmith) September 5, 2022
12:35pm – President Biden addresses supporters. Watch the speech courtesy of TMJ4 News:
12:30pm – Gov. Evers addresses supporters.
Standing ovation and chants of “Tony!” for Governor Tony Evers @GovEvers pic.twitter.com/8Ea5lrDqlC
— Wyatt Barmore-Pooley (@wyattbpvoice) September 5, 2022
12:15pm – Laborfest program is underway. Watch here courtesy of Wiseye.org
Secretary of Labor Martin Walsh is here – talking about the American Rescue Plan pic.twitter.com/6Eqa1sCpx9
— Wyatt Barmore-Pooley (@wyattbpvoice) September 5, 2022
11:40am – President Biden has arrived at the Summerfest grounds.
I can confirm @POTUS is here at Laborfest – we’re anticipating his speech in the early afternoon. Continuing coverage throughout the day on @620wtmj
— Wyatt Barmore-Pooley (@wyattbpvoice) September 5, 2022
11:15am – Supporters gather at LaborFest ahead of the president’s appearance.
Wisconsin workers take the stage ahead of the President’s remarks. pic.twitter.com/urkrTlkBPf
— Jason Smith (@thejsonsmith) September 5, 2022
10:55am – President Biden arrives in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley were on hand to greet the president.
Watch video of the landing courtesy of TMJ4 News.
The President is expected to give remarks around 12:15pm, then after the speech will quickly return to General Mitchell International Airport to travel to Pennsylvania.
The President’s podium is set here at Laborfest at Henry Maier Festival Park. pic.twitter.com/8eUZvFfAFO
— Jason Smith (@thejsonsmith) September 5, 2022
Governor Tony Evers is expected to attend the event and will introduce the President to the stage. Mandella Barnes is not expected to attend though.
— Milwaukee FD (@MilFireDept) September 5, 2022
The visit is the first presidential stop in Milwaukee on Labor Day since former President Obama spoke to the AFL-CIO’s annual Laborfest in 2014. He also attended the event in 2010.
During a stop at the Summerfest grounds, GOP gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels spoke against the president’s policies.
#HappeningNow: We are minutes away from hearing from WI Republican candidate for governor Tim Michels. pic.twitter.com/YKNqwB54tl
— Ubah Ali (@UbahDAli) September 5, 2022
