Trump reaches out to Teamsters union
Presumptive GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump on Saturday took to Twitter to praise workers in the Teamster union and attack Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton.
I am going to keep our jobs in the U.S., and totally rebuild our crumbling infrastructure. Crooked Hillary has no clue! @Teamsters
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 7, 2016
I am honored that the great men and women of the @Teamsters have created a movement from within called Teamsters for Trump! Thank you.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 7, 2016
{mosads}The union has not made an endorsement in the election so far, but typically backs Democratic candidates.
Trump appeared to be referring to a series of “Teamsters for Trump” groups on Facebook, several of which has members numbering in the thousands.
NPR reported this week on Teamsters member who normally back Democrats but prefer Trump this election.
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