Teamsters President Criticizes Democrats for Failing Union Support
Sean O'Brien, head of the Teamsters, accuses the Democratic Party of neglecting union interests as members lean towards supporting Donald Trump.
- Sean O'Brien, President of the Teamsters, expressed frustration with the Democratic Party, claiming they have neglected union interests for decades.
- The Teamsters have decided not to endorse any presidential candidate for the 2024 election, a first since 1996.
- Internal polls show a significant portion of Teamsters members favoring Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, with 59.6% support for Trump.
- O'Brien criticized Democrats for being influenced by Big Tech and called for a reassessment of their priorities to regain union support.
- The union's decision reflects a broader trend of labor organizations questioning traditional political alliances amid policy disagreements.