The Teamsters union seems to be changing teams. While they have historically been aligned with the Democratic Party, the union is donating cash to Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms, indicating a significant shift.
Just recently, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien painted a rather unflattering picture of how they were treated by the Kamala Harris campaign last fall. That may have been an early indicator of what we’re seeing now.
Politico reports:
Teamsters pour money into GOP, shifting away from DemsIt wasn’t just 2024: the Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien is signaling a more permanent realignment by donating to battleground Republicans in the upcoming midterms.For the second year in a row, the labor union’s political arm donated to the Republicans’ House campaign arm after nearly two decades of mostly backing Democrats. The labor union’s D.R.I.V.E political action committee — Democrat, Republican, Independent Voter Education — gave the National Republican Congressional Committee $5,000 in the second quarter.In addition to giving to the NRCC, Teamsters doled out a combined $62,000 in contributions to nearly two-dozen GOP congressional candidates, including in significant battleground districts:
- Rob Bresnahan, Mike Kelly and Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania
- Pete Stauber and Tom Emmer of Minnesota
- Nicole Malliotakis, Andrew Garbarino, Nick LaLota and Mike Lawler of New York
- Jefferson Shreve of Indiana
- Dave Taylor, Bob Latta, Michael Rulli and Dave Joyce of Ohio
- Jeff Van Drew and Chris Smith of New Jersey
- David Rouzer of North Carolina
- Tom Barrett of Michigan
- Blake Moore of Utah
- Darin LaHood and Mike Bost of Illinois
- Troy Nehls of Texas
- Vern Buchanan of Florida
The group also gave this year to GOP Sens. Deb Fischer of Nebraska, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Jon Husted of Ohio, and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania.
This shift is based on both culture and economics. Your average truck driver looks at the Democratic Party and hears them talking about protecting illegal immigrants and transgender medical procedures for children. The same driver hears Trump and Republicans talking about preserving American jobs. It’s easy to see which side is going to appeal to such a person.
The issue was discussed yesterday on the FOX Business Network. Take a look below:
When Democrats are not busy defending illegal immigrants, transgender policies, or criminals, they’re focused solely on attacking Trump. Is there any wonder why working class voters are increasingly warming up to the Republican Party?
Featured image via YouTube.
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