Teamsters Reflect on Worker Safety Under Trump Administration
- Internal polling reveals that nearly 60% of Teamsters support Trump, while only 31% back Harris.
- The Teamsters have chosen not to endorse any candidate, marking a significant shift in their historical voting patterns.
- This non-endorsement is seen as a major blow to Harris, indicating a growing discontent among union members regarding economic conditions.
Recent polling indicates that rank-and-file Teamsters are showing strong support for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. A poll conducted from September 9-15 revealed that nearly 60% of Teamsters favor Trump, while only 31% support Harris. This trend is consistent across all states, suggesting a significant shift in union sentiment. William Martin, a spokesman for JD Vance, emphasized that workers feel safer and better off under Trump's administration, attributing their support to dissatisfaction with Harris's policies, which they believe have led to inflation and job losses. The Teamsters have notably chosen not to endorse any candidate for the first time since 1996, marking a departure from their historical support for Democratic candidates. This decision is seen as a significant setback for Harris, reminiscent of past elections where the union backed Republican nominees. The current political climate reflects a growing discontent among union members regarding economic conditions and immigration policies, which they believe are detrimental to American workers.