Former President Donald Trump harshly criticized United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain on Sunday, following Fain’s endorsement of President Joe Biden.
Lack of Understanding
Trump, via a post on Truth Social on Sunday, expressed his disapproval of Fain’s support for Biden, asserting that the union leader lacks an understanding of the automotive industry’s future.
Trump Calls Fain a ‘STIFF
Trump labeled Fain as a “STIFF,” accusing him of handing over the automobile industry to China.
Embracing Biden’s EV Vision
The former president said, “[Fain] bought into Biden’s ‘vision’ of all Electric Vehicles, which require far fewer workers to make each car but, more importantly, are not wanted in large numbers by the consumer, and will ALL be made in China.”
Auto Industry Vision
Trump emphasized his preference for manufacturing all types of cars in the USA, using tariffs and other measures to incentivize foreign companies to build plants domestically.
Trump’s Auto Industry Revival
He accused Fain of ignorance in these matters, urging for his removal and supporting Trump’s return to power to revitalize the American automobile industry.
Fain’s Support for Biden
Fain, in a Sunday interview with CBS News’s “Face the Nation,” took several shots at Trump. Referring to the union’s endorsement of Biden, he highlighted the president’s support for the UAW, especially during their recent strike against the major three automakers.
Strike Appearance
During the UAW’s six-week strike against Detroit automakers last fall, Biden made a bold move by appearing on the picket line.
Supporting Trump Unthinkable
Fain said that he “can’t fathom any union supporting Trump.”
He praised Biden for his consistent support of the working class and criticized Trump for representing billionaire interests.
Standing with the Working Class
The union president said, “Joe Biden has a history of serving others, and serving the working class, and fighting for the working class, standing with the working class.”
Supporting Billionaires
He continued, “Donald Trump has a history of serving himself and standing for the billionaire class. And that’s contrary to everything that working-class people stand for.”
Endorsement and “Scab” Remark
Last week, the union officially endorsed Biden’s reelection campaign, with Fain referring to Trump as a “scab” during that announcement.
Pivotal Support
This endorsement from the 400,000-member UAW marked a pivotal moment in Biden’s reelection campaign, representing a significant step forward as he endeavors to secure the support of working-class Americans.
Support After Deliberation
The UAW’s formal endorsement of Biden’s reelection campaign came after some deliberation, given concerns about the impact of the Biden administration’s electric vehicles (EV) might result in the loss of jobs within the auto industry.
New Contract Security
Fain emphasized the UAW’s commitment to environmental and working-class issues, expressing confidence in the security provided by the union’s new contract.
“We’re not Afraid”
He said, “We’re not afraid of where we’re headed, no matter where this industry goes.”
Trump’s Critique of EV Policies
Trump has been vocal in his criticism of the Biden administration’s EV policies, asserting that they could lead to the demise of Michigan’s auto industry. He has repeatedly targeted these policies on the campaign trail.
Biden Campaign’s Response
In reaction to Trump’s statements, the Biden-Harris campaign issued a retort on Sunday, taking a dig at the former president by referencing Fain’s “scab” comment.
“Trump’s Wounded Ego”
“Apparently losing the UAW endorsement to Joe Biden has left Donald Trump’s wounded ego with quite the SCAB,” noted Michael Tyler Biden-Harris 2024 communications director
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