Teamsters Decline Endorsement for 2024 Election

Vice President Kamala Harris's recent interactions with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have soured the union's relationship with the Democratic Party, culminating in their historic decision not to endorse any presidential candidate for the first time since 1996. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien revealed that Harris, during a roundtable, abruptly left after answering only four out of 16 questions and stated she would 'win with you or without you.' This incident exemplifies tensions within the union as internal polling showed 59.6% of members favoring Donald Trump over Harris. O'Brien criticized Harris's approach, expressing disbelief at her perceived arrogance and questioning her respect for union leadership. Additionally, he remarked on President Biden's decline and labeled the campaign's continuation as 'kinda elderly abuse.' This shift highlights changing allegiances among working-class voters, traditionally aligned with Democrats.