Shawn Fain, the head of the United Auto Workers Union (UAW), has not been shy about his disdain for former President Trump in previous statements. Notably, he even threw his support behind Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the 2024 election.
However, it seems Fain has recently decided to change his tune.
In a video clip that has surfaced, Fain extols the Trump administration for making strides in rectifying what he describes as unfair trade laws that have “devastated the American working class.”
Now, that’s a bit of a pivot, wouldn’t you agree? Take a look:
UAW President Shawn Fain, who endorsed Kamala & said ‘Donald Trump is a scab’:
“We are ECSTATIC to see an administration finally address the unfair trade laws in this country. These laws have destroyed the American working class.”
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Further details can be found from CBS News:
UAW president applauds Trump administration for tariffs on foreign-made cars, says it ends “free trade disaster”
In a surprising turn, UAW President Shawn Fain, who has previously criticized Donald Trump, lauds the implementation of 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles, calling it a necessary measure to “conclude the free trade disaster.”
“We commend the Trump administration for taking action to address the free trade disaster that has plagued working-class communities for decades. Reforming our flawed trade deals is the first step in halting the race to the bottom in the auto industry, and today’s actions by the Trump administration mark a historic moment.”
“However, halting this downward spiral also requires ensuring union rights for autoworkers through a robust National Labor Relations Board, safeguarding retirement benefits with Social Security, providing healthcare for all workers including those under Medicare and Medicaid, and ensuring dignity both on and off the job. The UAW and the working class at large are indifferent to party lines; they expect leaders to collaborate for tangible outcomes. The UAW has made it clear: we are prepared to work with any politician, regardless of their party affiliation, who is willing to reverse the trend of working-class decline during some of the most prosperous times in our nation’s history. These tariffs represent a significant step forward for autoworkers and blue-collar communities nationwide, and it is now the responsibility of automakers—ranging from the Big Three to Volkswagen and beyond—to revitalize good union jobs in the U.S.”
This development serves as a reminder that, at the end of the day, results are what matter, and it appears Trump is delivering in this instance.
