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Teamsters President Sean O'Brien Praises Trump in Historic Milwaukee RNC Speech

Jul 16, 2024, 02:41 AM

Sean O'Brien, the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, made history on Monday night by becoming the first Teamsters president to address the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee. In his primetime slot, O'Brien praised former President Donald Trump, calling him 'one tough SOB' in light of an assassination attempt on Trump over the weekend. O'Brien's remarks included sharp criticisms of big business, elites, and corporations, asserting that they lack loyalty to the country and prioritize profits over American workers. He also emphasized that the Teamsters are not beholden to any political party and expressed a willingness to work with any candidate who pledges to protect the rights of working-class Americans. His speech received notable applause and a standing ovation from the convention attendees.