MEDIA ADVISORY: Reps. Díaz-Balart and Giménez, along with Senator Scott, Denounce Cuban Regime Operatives Touring TSA Facilities at Miami International Airport

May 23, 2024

MEDIA ADVISORY: REPS. DÍAZ-BALART AND GIMÉNEZ, ALONG WITH SENATOR SCOTT, DENOUNCE CUBAN REGIME OPERATIVES TOURING TSA FACILITIES AT

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

MIAMI, FL – Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26) and Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), along with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), will be hosting a press conference denouncing the Biden Administration's decision to allow Cuban regime operatives to tour the TSA facilities at Miami International Airport earlier this week.

The Cuban regime is designated as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and should not be invited to view U.S. security areas, nor receive special treatment at any U.S. airport.

We need answers immediately as to who authorized this visit and why the visit was authorized. Protecting our national security and the American people should be our first priority.

WHO:

Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Chairman of the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee on the House Appropriations Committee
Rep. Carlos A. Giménez (FL-28), Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

WHEN:

Friday, May 24 at 12:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Miami International Airport, Concourse F Consular Lounge, Departures Level, near Door 14

All interested credentialed media must RSVP to Andrea.Morales@mail.house.gov

Issues:CubaForeign AffairsDefense/National Security