Teamsters President Criticizes Kamala Harris Over Union Engagement During Campaign

Sean O’Brien recounts tense interactions with Harris, highlighting union frustrations and a historic decision to withhold endorsement in the 2024 election.

Teamsters President Sean O’Brien criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her dismissive and arrogant approach to seeking the union's endorsement during the 2024 presidential campaign.
O’Brien shared that Harris told union representatives, 'I’m going to win with you or without you,' and cut short a roundtable discussion after answering only a fraction of the union's prepared questions.
This marked the first time in nearly 30 years that the Teamsters union declined to endorse a presidential candidate, with internal polling showing strong member support for Donald Trump over Harris.
O’Brien described Harris’ behavior as emblematic of a Democratic Party that has lost touch with working-class voters, a sentiment echoed by the union’s rank-and-file members.
The 2024 election resulted in a decisive loss for Harris, with Trump securing every battleground state and significant backing from union members.