Teamsters Won’t Endorse in Presidential Race

Historic Decision For the first time in nearly three decades, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined to endorse a presidential candidate.

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Polling Results Internal polling showed a majority of Teamsters members supported Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, with 60% backing Trump and 34% supporting Harris.

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No Serious Commitments Teamsters President Sean O’Brien stated that neither Trump nor Harris made serious commitments to protect union interests, such as non-interference in critical union campaigns.

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Trump's Reaction Trump called the lack of endorsement a "great honor," noting the significance as Democrats usually receive union support.

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Last Major Labor Union The Teamsters, representing truck drivers and freight workers, were the last major labor union to announce their stance in the presidential race.

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Past Endorsements The union previously endorsed Democratic candidates in the last six elections, including Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.

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Union Split While national leadership withheld an endorsement, local Teamsters chapters in key states like Michigan and Wisconsin reaffirmed support for Harris.

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Internal Disagreement James "Curb" Curbeam, president of the Teamsters' National Black Caucus, questioned the union's decision and the polling methodology used.

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Political Neutrality Despite traditionally being a Democratic voting bloc, the Teamsters aim to focus on candidates' plans to support American workers, regardless of party affiliation.

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Teamsters Won’t Endorse in Presidential Race

Teamsters Won’t Endorse in Presidential Race

Historic Decision For the first time in nearly three decades, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined to endorse a presidential candidate.

Historic Decision For the first time in nearly three decades, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined to endorse a presidential candidate.

Polling Results Internal polling showed a majority of Teamsters members supported Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, with 60% backing Trump and 34% supporting Harris.

Polling Results Internal polling showed a majority of Teamsters members supported Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, with 60% backing Trump and 34% supporting Harris.

No Serious Commitments Teamsters President Sean O’Brien stated that neither Trump nor Harris made serious commitments to protect union interests, such as non-interference in critical union campaigns.

No Serious Commitments Teamsters President Sean O’Brien stated that neither Trump nor Harris made serious commitments to protect union interests, such as non-interference in critical union campaigns.

Trump's Reaction Trump called the lack of endorsement a "great honor," noting the significance as Democrats usually receive union support.

Trump's Reaction Trump called the lack of endorsement a "great honor," noting the significance as Democrats usually receive union support.

Last Major Labor Union The Teamsters, representing truck drivers and freight workers, were the last major labor union to announce their stance in the presidential race.

Last Major Labor Union The Teamsters, representing truck drivers and freight workers, were the last major labor union to announce their stance in the presidential race.

Past Endorsements The union previously endorsed Democratic candidates in the last six elections, including Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.

Past Endorsements The union previously endorsed Democratic candidates in the last six elections, including Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.

Union Split While national leadership withheld an endorsement, local Teamsters chapters in key states like Michigan and Wisconsin reaffirmed support for Harris.

Union Split While national leadership withheld an endorsement, local Teamsters chapters in key states like Michigan and Wisconsin reaffirmed support for Harris.

Internal Disagreement James "Curb" Curbeam, president of the Teamsters' National Black Caucus, questioned the union's decision and the polling methodology used.

Internal Disagreement James "Curb" Curbeam, president of the Teamsters' National Black Caucus, questioned the union's decision and the polling methodology used.

Political Neutrality Despite traditionally being a Democratic voting bloc, the Teamsters aim to focus on candidates' plans to support American workers, regardless of party affiliation.

Political Neutrality Despite traditionally being a Democratic voting bloc, the Teamsters aim to focus on candidates' plans to support American workers, regardless of party affiliation.

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