Teamsters Union President Sean O’Brien Calls Trump a ‘Tough SOB’ in Historic Speech at RNC Convention

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Sean O'Brien, Teamsters union chief, becomes first teamster to address RNC

Teamsters President Sean O'Brien, during his RNC speech, says "one thing is clear" about Donald Trump: "I think we all can agree, whether people like him or they don't like him, in light of what happened to him on Saturday, he has proven to be one tough SOB."

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Teamsters Union President Sean O’Brien Calls Trump A "Tough SOB" In Historic First Speech To Republican National Convention

Teamsters union President Sean O’Brien lashed out at big corporations, called former President Donald Trump a “tough SOB” and said his worker’s group is “not beholden to any party” in an unprecedented speech on Monday night, as he became the first-ever leader from the organization to address the Republican National Convention.

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Teamsters President Praises 'Tough S.O.B.' Trump in Historic RNC Speech

Teamsters President Sean M. O’Brien made history by addressing the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Monday, invited by former President Donald Trump. O’Brien expressed gratitude for the opportunity, acknowledging the controversy it sparked on both political sides. He highlighted the significance of his presence, especially given the opposition from anti-union groups and criticism from the Left. Notably, O’Brien praised Trump's resilience following an assassination attempt at a rally in western Pennsylvania, calling him "one tough S.O.B."

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