Staff Reports
In a shocking twist, the president of the United Auto Workers (UAW), Shawn Fain, revealed that a “great majority” of union workers in the auto industry will not be casting their vote for President Joe Biden. Fain made this candid admission while discussing the UAW’s endorsement of Biden for reelection. According to Fain, many union members will choose not to support Biden because they prioritize an economy that works for them and a president who stands up for the working class.
Fain’s sentiment resonates with many American workers who have concerns about Biden’s green energy agenda. The UAW’s endorsement comes at a time when the White House’s push for electric vehicles and plant closures poses a significant threat to the American auto industry. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent statement that the administration is not attempting to distance itself from China also raises alarms. China has become the world’s largest exporter of cars, thanks in part to the Chinese Communist Party’s dominance in the electric vehicle supply chain.
🚨Massive UAW labor union boss TURNS on Biden LIVE on Fox News, forced to admit a majority of workers will be voting TRUMP:
"A great majority of our members will not vote for President Biden…the majority of our members are going to vote their paychecks." pic.twitter.com/ydKJWZB6Wv
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 25, 2024
Chinese automakers are eager to flood the U.S. market with cheap, subsidized electric vehicles, putting American auto workers at risk. These concerns are not unfounded, as Biden’s green energy agenda could potentially wipe out jobs and lead to poverty wages in the American auto industry.
Former President Donald Trump, on the other hand, has championed American workers and their jobs. He has pledged to end Biden’s electric vehicle mandates and has warned auto workers that their livelihoods could disappear if these green energy efforts continue. Trump’s economic nationalist platform has resonated with union households, and in 2020, he secured the support of about 40% of union households in critical battleground states.
Fain’s bold statement reflects a growing sentiment among union workers who feel that Biden’s policies do not align with their interests. It remains to be seen whether this will be a turning point in union support for the Democratic Party. One thing is clear, however: the choice between Biden and Trump is a stark one for American workers, and the consequences of this decision will be felt in the auto industry and beyond.
