Joe Biden likes to refer to himself, with dubious accuracy, as the most pro-union president in the history of the United States. When Kamala Harris stepped in to replace him as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, however, one top labor union leader says things quickly changed for the worse.
The Teamsters Union has generally endorsed Democrats in previous elections but opted not to issue an endorsement this year, and its president opened up this week about Harris’ attitude toward unions.
Sean O’Brien shared his take on the matter during an appearance on prominent commentator Tucker Carlson’s podcast, as the Daily Caller reported:
“They’re going through the line to get the picture, and Joan introduces herself to Vice President Harris [and] says, ‘I’m Joan Corey. I’m on the general executive board for the Teamsters.’ She [Harris] goes, ‘Teamsters? You better get on board. Better get on board soon.’ Says it to my vice president,” O’Brien said.
“To her face?” Carlson asked. “Damn, I thought I was arrogant. That’s really arrogant!”
O’Brien continued, saying that he then called former Democratic U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh to relay Harris‘ reaction, warning about her tone toward the union.
“So she comes back. We