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Teamsters Donate $45,000 to GOP, Stirring Internal Debate

The significant donation to the Republican National Committee marks a departure from the union's historical support for Democrats, amid Trump's outreach to union workers.

The Teamsters' headquarters is seen in Washington, DC, on November 28, 2023.
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Sean O'Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, testifies during the Senate Budget Committee hearing titled "Should Taxpayer Dollars Go to Companies that Violate Labor Laws?" in Dirksen Building on May 5, 2022.

Overview

  • The Teamsters' political committee donated $45,000 to the Republican National Committee (RNC), marking its first significant donation to the GOP in years.
  • This donation comes amid former President Donald Trump's efforts to appeal to union workers and follows his meetings with Teamsters leadership.
  • The Teamsters have also continued to support Democrats, with recent donations to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and other Democratic entities.
  • The union has not yet endorsed a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, maintaining its tradition of leveraging endorsements for political influence.
  • Critics within the union view the donation to the RNC as a potential tacit endorsement of Trump, highlighting divisions within the labor movement.