Biden's Union Support Wavers as Teamsters Consider Neutral Stance

President Joe Biden risks losing a crucial endorsement from the Teamsters union as internal divisions lead them to consider backing no candidate in the upcoming U.S. presidential race. The union, which supported Biden in 2020, faces deteriorating relations with his administration and doubts about his reelection viability.

President Joe Biden is on the verge of losing a vital labor endorsement as leaders of the 1.3 million-member Teamsters union contemplate supporting no candidate at all in the U.S. presidential race. The union's final decision is expected in the coming weeks, according to sources.

A Teamsters endorsement for Republican candidate Donald Trump appears unlikely, but internal divisions suggest the union may choose to remain neutral, a first since 1996. This potential neutrality comes amidst rising concerns about Biden's political endurance and his ability to serve another term.

Since a lackluster performance in a June 27 debate, Biden has faced calls from lawmakers and donors to reconsider his reelection bid. Meanwhile, Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is set to speak at the Republican National Convention but has yet to be scheduled for the Democratic convention. O'Brien reached out to both parties but only received a response from the Republicans so far.