Teamsters Boss Delivers Well-Received Barnburner at RNC Railing Against Corporations, Elites

‘We are not beholden to anyone or any party,’ he said, but praised Republicans who worked with him on paid sick leave.

AP/Julia Nikhinson
The Teamsters president, Sean O'Brien, speaks during the Republican National Convention on July 15, 2024, at Milwaukee. AP/Julia Nikhinson

MILWAUKEE — The president of the Teamsters union may yet emerge as a key surrogate for President Trump in the 2024 election after he delivered a barnburner speech Monday at the Republican convention — an address that railed against “corporatists” and the “elites” and during which he demanded strong protections for unions and those hoping to join a union. 

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