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This is the first time since 1996 that the union, which has over 1.3 million members, hasn’t endorsed a political candidate.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union.
News of the Teamster's decision drew mixed reactions, as some speculate that the non-endorsement could be seen as a win for Trump, while others note that Harris' ability to pull in local and ...
Trump called the Teamsters’ decision not to endorse “a great honor.” “It’s a great honor," he said. “They’re not going to endorse the Democrats. That’s a big thing.” Harris met Monday with a panel of Teamsters, having long courted organized labor and made support for the middle class her central policy goal.
The lack of an endorsement is a big blow to Trump, who invited O’Brien to be the first Teamsters leader in the union’s 121-year history to speak at the Republican National Convention in July.
Trump told reporters Wednesday that the union's decision not to endorse a candidate was "a great honor." "The Teamsters carry a lot of weight. The Democrats cannot believe it," Trump said.
Jason Villalba, member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 114th district (2013–2019) [197] (will not vote for Trump in general election) Roberta Voss , member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 19th district (1997–2003) ( endorsed Kamala Harris ) [ 184 ]
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the most prominent and influential unions in the country, said Wednesday it will not endorse any presidential candidate this year -- a blow for ...