Teamsters union president Sean O’Brien has accused then-Vice President Kamala Harris of alienating union leadership during her 2024 presidential campaign outreach. In an interview with The Free Press founder and editor Bari Weiss on her ‘Honestly’ podcast, O’Brien detailed a tense meeting where Harris allegedly told a Teamsters leader, ‘Teamsters better get on board,’ implying the union should endorse her. O’Brien, who has frequently criticized the Democratic Party, described the encounter as ‘smug’ and noted that Harris only answered four of the 16 questions the union had prepared for their meeting. He further criticized Harris for her approach, claiming she seemed more interested in delivering a speech than engaging with the union’s concerns. O’Brien argues that the union ultimately decided not to endorse any candidate in the 2024 election, a decision that drew criticism from within and beyond the party. While Harris has not publicly responded to the allegations, O’Brien suggests that the union felt let down by Harris’ attitude and lack of genuine engagement with their members. The Teamsters union’s decision to decline an endorsement for any 2024 candidate sparked internal and external criticism, with O’Brien noting that many of his former supporters within the Democratic Party turned against him after the announcement. Despite the backlash, O’Brien remains critical of Harris’ campaign strategy, claiming that her interactions with the union were emblematic of a broader disconnect between the Democratic Party and working-class Americans. The Teamsters, a powerful labor organization with over 1.4 million members, have been a key player in labor politics, and their decision to endorse no candidate adds another layer of complexity to the 2024 presidential race. O’Brien’s remarks highlight the growing tensions between labor unions and political leaders, as well as the challenges facing the Democratic Party in maintaining its base in an increasingly polarized political climate.