Teamsters President to Speak at Republican Convention
- O’Brien has sought speaking slots at both party conventions
- Trump has actively courted union members to undercut Biden
Teamsters union president Sean O'Brien
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Teamsters union president Sean O’Brien will speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next month, former President Donald Trump announced, a move that could undercut President Joe Biden’s appeal to blue-collar, union workers.
The influential labor group has yet to endorse a presidential candidate, but O’Brien had requested to speak at both party conventions. It’s unclear if Democrats have invited him to speak at their gathering in August. Biden won the union’s endorsement in 2020.