UAW President Shawn Fain and other members of the union’s board have raised concerns about President Joe Biden’s chances of defeating Donald Trump in the upcoming November election. While discussions are ongoing within the union on strategies to secure victory against Trump, there are no current plans to withdraw the endorsement of Biden.
The UAW's stance is crucial as Biden seeks to solidify support within the labor community. Recently, Biden visited the AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, DC, where he referred to union leaders as his 'domestic NATO.' Following the meeting, the group convened privately and received insights from campaign officials.
Fain, a vocal critic of Trump, serves on the AFL-CIO’s executive council, which recently reaffirmed its commitment to re-electing President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The endorsement of Biden by the UAW in January was a significant boost for the president's efforts to appeal to working-class voters in key states like Michigan and Wisconsin.
Despite internal concerns, Biden remains focused on his campaign, with plans to visit Michigan soon. The president continues to face skepticism within his party regarding his electability in November.
