Donald Trump's campaign visit could impact New Orleans traffic. Here's where to avoid. – NOLA.com
Former U.S. President Donald Trump talks to supporters and the media upon his arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com)
Former U.S. President Donald Trump talks to supporters and the media upon his arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com)
Former president Donald Trump is set to hold a campaign fundraiser at the home of a prominent Republican donor Monday evening, which means there could be traffic in the areas of town that may be on the route, including Interstate-10 and parts of Uptown.
Trump, fresh off his conviction on 34 felony counts in a New York City state court and ahead of a Thursday debate with President Joe Biden, is expected to land at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner around 5 p.m.
After being greeted there by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, he’ll make his way into the city for a fundraiser at the Uptown home of local businessman and Republican donor Boysie Bollinger. Also in attendance will be U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Metairie, whose district includes an area around Tulane University that includes Bollinger’s home.
Officials with Louisiana State Police and the New Orleans Police Department directed questions about the logistics of Trump’s visit to the U.S. Secret Service. The Secret Service’s New Orleans field office did not immediately respond to a phone message. While presidential visits often include shutdowns of routes to clear a path for the presidential motorcade, it’s not clear what level of disruptions might be underway for the former president and GOP standard-bearer.
Trump and his entourage could take a few routes into the city, but the most direct would be for him to take I-10 East from the airport into the city. He could end up exiting onto S. Carrollton Avenue, but there’s several different options.
Bollinger’s home is off St. Charles Avenue near Tulane, and so there could be traffic in that area as well.
When Trump visited New Orleans last year, he was greeted at the airport by Landry and a group of supporters. He then traveled in a small motorcade to a fundraiser at the home of another Republican donor, stopping briefly at Café du Monde, where he ordered a bag of beignets but almost left them behind.
Staff writer Tyler Bridges contributed to this report.
James Finn covers state politics in Baton Rouge for The Advocate | The Times-Picayune. Email him at jfinn@theadvocate.com.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit New Orleans on Monday for a fundraiser, less than a month after he was convicted on 34 fel…
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