Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain, labeling him a "Weapon of Mass Destruction on Auto Workers and the Automobile Manufacturing Industry" following the UAW's endorsement of President Joe Biden. Trump had sought Fain's support for his campaign, making the endorsement a setback.
Expressing his disappointment on Truth Social, Trump accused Fain of being contracted to China, predicting a significant shift of the car-making business to China. In his post, Trump urged autoworkers to vote for him, claiming he was the best choice for the industry.
Trump calls UAW head Fain a ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction on Auto Workers’ after Biden endorsement https://t.co/mkGrPggH1C via @dcexaminer
— Pog (@OSINT220) January 30, 2024
Initially hesitant to endorse Biden, Fain praised Biden's efforts for auto workers in his speech, characterizing Trump as a "scab." Fain strongly criticized Trump, accusing him of opposing workers and representing billionaires. He emphasized that Biden had earned the UAW's endorsement due to his support for the American worker.
Throughout his campaign, Trump focused on highlighting what he perceived as the negative impact of Biden's environmental and globalist policies on workers. Trump pledged to counter Biden's support for globalist initiatives, emphasizing his dedication to protecting American workers and the automobile manufacturing industry.
Trump's firm stance against Fain and the UAW's endorsement of Biden underscores his commitment to championing American workers and shielding the automobile manufacturing sector from what he considers detrimental globalist and environmental policies. As the election approaches, the response of autoworkers to these conflicting perspectives and their choice of candidate remains uncertain.
