Fox host asks union leader why they didn't endorse Trump, doesn't go well

Summary

On his show, Neil Cavuto interviewed UAW President Sean Fein about the union's endorsement of Joe Biden over Donald Trump. Fein explained the endorsement by citing Trump's long history of anti-union positions and actions versus Biden's pro-union stances and presence on picket lines. Cavuto pressed on why they didn't even consider Trump, but Fein stuck to the facts showing Trump consistently working against labor interests and Biden actively supporting workers. The clear record made Biden an obvious choice for the endorsement despite Cavuto's critical questioning.

Takeaways

• 😀 UAW President Sean Fein endorsed Joe Biden after criticizing Trump's anti-union views
• 👨‍🔧 Biden supported striking UAW workers while Trump was silent during a GM strike
• ⛔ Fein says Trump stands against most things the UAW stands for
• 👍 Biden has consistently stood with and supported organized labor
• 😡 Trump blamed workers for auto company troubles during the 2009 recession
• 😱 Trump suggested rotating good Midwest jobs to where wages are lower
• ❌ Trump undermined a Volkswagen plant unionization effort in Tennessee
• 💸 Trump told closing GM plant workers not to sell their homes then did nothing to help
• ✅ Biden helped save auto plants and jobs in Illinois and stood with UAW on picket lines
• 🔍 The record clearly shows Biden is more supportive of unions than Trump

Q & A

Who was interviewed by Neil Cavuto about the UAW endorsement of Joe Biden?

UAW President Sean Fein was interviewed by Neil Cavuto after the UAW endorsed Joe Biden for president.

What did Sean Fein say about why the UAW endorsed Biden over Trump?

Sean Fein said Trump has never stood for the American worker and stands against everything the UAW stands for. He contrasted Trump's lack of support for workers during strikes to Biden's actions supporting workers on picket lines.

How did Sean Fein respond when asked why he didn't meet with Trump like other union leaders did?

Fein said he didn't need to meet with Trump given his long record of anti-worker stances and actions. Fein then listed numerous examples over many years showing Trump's opposition to organized labor.

What happened when auto workers went on strike against GM in 2019?

In 2019, when GM workers went on a 40-day strike, Trump was silent and did nothing to support the striking workers.

How did Biden help auto workers in Belvidere, Illinois?

When a Stellantis plant was set to close in Belvidere in 2023, Biden helped the UAW save the plant and bring back two plants to the community.

How did Trump respond when a Volkswagen plant voted to unionize?

In 2015 when Volkswagen workers voted to organize, Trump put an 'anti-union army' in place that killed the organizing drive and contract.

What did Trump say to workers at a closing Lordstown plant?

When the Lordstown Assembly plant was closing, Trump told workers not to sell their houses but did nothing to actually support the workers.

What point does the speaker make about wealth and organized labor?

The speaker argues that even though Biden is wealthy, Trump is far wealthier and more disconnected from labor based on his lifelong record opposing unions.

Why does the speaker say Trump must be close to a billionaire?

The speaker believes Trump is likely close to a billionaire despite his exaggerations, judging by the size and scope of his assets and businesses.

How does the speaker characterize Neil Cavuto's reaction during the interview?

The speaker says Neil Cavuto seemed increasingly uncomfortable as Sean Fein listed example after example of Trump's anti-worker stances and actions.