Could NYC Union Workers Supporting Trump Impact the Election?

April 29, 2024
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Key Takeaways

  • NYC union workers who cheered for Trump and cursed Biden are generating significant discussion about blue collar voter sentiment.
  • Many people are commenting about how fed-up Americans are with Joe Biden’s economy and lack of support for the working class, including in New York.
  • There are also discussions about whether NYC union worker sentiment is shared by working class Americans across the country, including in swing states, and whether it could impact the election.

Our Methodology

Demographics

All Voters

Sample Size

2,500

Geographical Breakdown

New York

Time Period

14 Days

MIG Reports leverages EyesOver technology, employing Advanced AI for precise analysis. This ensures unparalleled precision, setting a new standard. Find out more about the unique data pull for this article. 

The discussion about NYC union workers and their support for Trump swept across social media recently, with videos of workers chanting, “USA” and “We want Trump!” While the former president visited with blue collar constituents, he told them he is going to try to win New York and is hopeful about his prospects.

Viral videos of voters in a notoriously blue New York City generated enthusiasm and approval among workers on the ground and voters viewing online. Trump’s surprise visit to the NYC construction site and positive reactions from Teamsters suggests strong support within that sector. Commenters say this indicates Trump may have significant backing from working-class voters in the city, which could impact the election if those voters turn out in large numbers.

Some believe this display of support indicates a shift in the traditional political alignment of unions, which typically lean Democratic. They suggest Trump's populist approach and focus on job creation resonates with these workers. There are suggestions NYC union worker enthusiasm potentially signals a broader trend of support among working class Americans.

The fact that Trump is actively meeting voters in NYC, while Biden is viewed as frequently confused and unable to make relatable campaign appearances, could also sway voters towards Trump. Especially voters feel he is more engaged and connected with them.

Overall, the discussion suggests Trump's support among NYC union workers could be a good sign for Trump’s campaign, among other recent wins. However, the outcome will likely depend on a variety of other factors, including overall voter turnout and the level of support Democrats can maintain.

  • Following Trump’s visit to NYC union workers, discussion jumped sharply as Trump support slightly climbed.
  • Biden support on the topic of union workers wavered slightly more, despite Democrats historically capturing much of the union worker vote.

Democrat Lamentations

Those who vehemently oppose Trump reacted negatively to footage of union workers celebrating him. They label Trump a criminal and traitor, saying one video of a man shouting“F*** you” to Biden is not indicative of overall New Yorker sentiment. Reactions suggest progressive Democrats are incensed at the show of support for Biden.

Some Democrats express surprise and confusion over why union workers would support Trump, given their belief in his administration’s anti-union stance. They argue this public display of support may be limited to specific unions or industries, rather than reflecting a larger trend among union workers nationwide. Voter groups like union workers and even Gen Z, who many expect to support Biden, elicit skepticism from Democrats if they voice support for Trump. 

There are also suggestions the event was staged to make Trump support look stronger than it really is. This groups says it was astroturfed to counter the anti-Trump sentiments in NYC. There are also criticisms directed towards the workers themselves, with some suggesting any union worker supporting Trump is ignorant of his anti-union stance.

Potential Election Impact

Some people believe this union support is significant and could indicate shifts that may sway the results of the election. They argue union workers make up a significant portion of the workforce and their support could represent a larger trend among blue collar workers. Some also speculate that, should Trump get convicted by a New York jury, it could potentially increase his support with average Americans who view the trail as politicized.

Others, however, argue the support from NYC union workers is not representative of the broader population. They point out that NYC is generally liberal and that union support for Trump could be more of an anomaly than a trend.

Although some believe it could help shift traditionally Democratic states like New York towards the Republican column, others argue it’s unlikely given the overall political leanings of these states.

After Trump’s comments saying he hopes to win New York, some voters are hopefully a showing like this could swing the vote in favor of Trump. They are also hopeful this sentiment is echoed across other unions and blue-collar workers in the US. Others, however, argue that Trump's policies do not align with the interests of union workers and express confusion and disbelief at the support he received in NYC.

There's also mention of union leader Bobby Bartels meeting with Trump and expressing a shift in political allegiance from Democrat to Republican due to dissatisfaction with Democratic policies over the past four years. This indicates a potential shift in voter sentiment among union workers.

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