Teamsters President Calls For Two Of The Highest Ranking Democrats To ‘Step Aside’ [WATCH]

In the wake of Kamala Harris’s defeat in the 2024 presidential election, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien has publicly suggested that Democratic leaders, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, should consider stepping down from leadership roles.

The remarks come amid a broader reflection within the Democratic Party after the election, which saw President-elect Donald Trump secure widespread support from working-class voters, including significant backing among Teamsters union members.

The Teamsters Union, one of the nation’s largest labor organizations, had announced in September that it would refrain from endorsing a candidate in the presidential race, a move seen as unusual given its historical alignment with the Democratic Party.

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The decision came after extensive internal polling showed strong support for Trump among the union’s rank-and-file members.

O’Brien confirmed this stance in a recent interview with Neil Cavuto on “Your World,” where he reiterated the union’s position and highlighted the union’s independence.

“The polling that we did was extensive. Obviously, it went towards President Trump, but we still got a large contingency that are still Democrat, vote Democrat,” O’Brien told Cavuto.

“The decision we made as a general executive board, I’ll stand by it. The good news is that the Democrats have an opportunity to refocus and try to reclaim why they lost the working class, and the Republicans have been saying they want to be the working-class people. So, it’s a great opportunity for both sides, especially Republicans, to prove that.”

O’Brien also took the opportunity to urge elected officials to prioritize the needs of working-class Americans, stressing that the union’s expectations go beyond party lines.

He emphasized the need for tangible results, rather than rhetoric, over the next four years.

“We want results, not excuses,” O’Brien stated. “And look, the great part about this process is we have four more years. If people don’t, on either side, live up to their promises and/or fix their problems, we’ve got four years to build a machine to get the right people in there that will make the right decisions.”

Addressing the performance of Democratic leaders specifically, O’Brien criticized the party’s focus on social issues during what he described as an “economic election.”

According to O’Brien, the Democratic Party missed a key opportunity to address pressing economic concerns that resonate most with working families.

“At the end of the day, a lot of these issues are important, but what is more important is providing an opportunity for your family, putting food on the table, saving some money, and living the American dream,” O’Brien said. “So, they have got a lot of soul-searching to do.”

He continued, “The Democrat Party needs to take a look in the mirror and say maybe Chuck Schumer’s time is over, maybe…Pelosi’s time is over. Let’s figure out who is going to be the best for the party.”

O’Brien concluded with a recommendation that echoed Joe Biden’s decision to step aside earlier this year, suggesting that it might be time for some Democratic leaders to consider retirement for the benefit of the party. “As an organization, we are always looking at how do we leave this organization better than we found it,” he noted. “I think that needs to be the focus. Look, we all have pensions for a reason. That’s to use them to retire and enjoy life. Maybe they should take a page out of Joe Biden’s book and step aside.”

This recent public reflection by the Teamsters leadership underscores a significant moment for both parties, especially the Democrats, who now face the challenge of reconnecting with working-class voters.

The union’s neutral stance in the election, along with O’Brien’s comments, serves as a reminder of the shifting political landscape and the importance of economic issues in shaping voter priorities.

As both parties strategize for the future, the Teamsters’ message signals that the concerns of America’s working class will remain central to the national conversation.

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