Great Lakes Wire

On Sep 27th, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan displayed a mobile billboard to protest President Biden's visit to Michigan as he joined striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members in Wayne County, criticizing the administration's policies regarding EV manufacturing and union influence. The protest highlights concerns about the impact of taxpayer-subsidized green-energy initiatives on Michigan autoworkers and their job security.

According to AFP-MI State Director Annie Patnaude, "A three-day weekend and high hourly salaries won’t make a difference to autoworkers who have been forced out of a job." She criticized the Biden and Whitmer administrations for their rush towards taxpayer-subsidized EV manufacturing, which she believes will permanently push Michigan's autoworkers into unemployment. Patnaude also pointed out that the state legislature introduced bills to create a new taxpayer-funded benefit plan for workers who lose their job due to automation, further highlighting the concerns about job security.

Americans for Prosperity-Michigan criticized President Biden's visit to Michigan, arguing that his administration's policies, including taxpayer-subsidized EV manufacturing and pro-union regulations, are detrimental to autoworkers and the economy.

In an unprecedented display of support for organized labor, President Joe Biden visited striking auto workers in Van Buren Township, Michigan. He used a bullhorn to rally the workers and emphasized their deserving of significant raises amid rising profits in the auto industry. Biden's visit underscores his dedication to cultivating union support in his bid for reelection.

Former President Donald Trump, who called Biden's visit a "PR stunt," is planning his own visit to the area ahead of the 2024 election, showcasing his alignment with blue-collar workers and pledging to boost wages and job security.

UAW Vice President for General Motors, Mike Booth, strongly criticized former President Donald Trump's visit to Detroit, labeling it as disingenuous and accusing Trump of abandoning workers during the 2019 GM strike. Booth pointed out the disparity between Trump's previous promises to protect auto jobs and the subsequent closure of the GM Lordstown Assembly plant in Ohio. Despite Trump's visit and his desire for UAW endorsement, UAW President Shawn Fain refrained from meeting with him, citing Trump's previous lack of involvement in crucial labor disputes.

Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden recently visited Michigan, offering a glimpse into their potential 2024 campaign approaches. Trump sought endorsements during his rally and critiqued the Biden administration's clean-energy agenda, particularly the push for electric vehicles. His campaign appears focused on rallying his base, while Biden has emphasized the importance of American institutions and the Constitution, framing Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement as a radical threat.