Teamsters president takes on big business in RNC keynote speech

Sean O'Brien, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, gave Monday's keynote speech as the first boss in the organization's 121-year history to address the Republican National Convention. "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell leads special coverage.

[JP-sfer]

Great job, Sean Obrien!! As a union worker myself, I fully support your message. I hope all unions follow. Put the power back in the hands of the workers, not the party.

[vanessadowney]

was one of the best speeches given at the RNC. His call for bipartisan cooperation is the message of this decade!!!

[Geenpeeg]

O’Brien, what a man. Genuinely one of the best of his generation and the best speech I’ve heard in forever. Stepping in front of every member of the famously anti-union party as the leader of said union, is ballsy.

“The Americans are not stupid.”

Criticism of both sides.

This needs to be the moment in history it can be.

[deborahhall]

Notice how the applause tapered off as he hit his major points! You could almost fee the hook coming, as the smile faded, looking around, checking the temperature, suddenly not liking the keynote... @15:15

[jimwinchester]

First time I've seen Mr. O'Brien. He's quite an experienced speaker.

[lukewilliamsactual]

Great speech! The polite applause seemed a little forced, though. Loved the split screen as he got deeper into it.

[justgeorge]

I hear what you did there Shawn, Union Strong!

[SowingSeedsWithChristy]

Teamsters never fail. Teamsters stand strong.
Teamsters stand untied.
Teamsters stand for workers.
Thank you! ❤🇺🇲🙏

[MotionMediaCreations]

Anyone notice he didn't actually endorse Trump 🤔 His speech kinda sounded a little progressive to me. Great speech!! Love it!

[krusejonathan]

AFL-CIO gives JD Vance a 0% rating. As a senator he never cast a vote to benefit working people.

[timdykes]

But doesn’t the RNC want to bust unions?

[mamalor]

He's a powerful speaker! I like him.

[adorabledeplorable]

If O’Brian is there it is obvious the Teamsters are waking up . I’m a retired Albertsons driver and Teamster member and Republican .

[Able-Man]

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen and Helpers of America!!!

[Wizardof]

He's a union man who's a direct descendtant of King Brian Boru....

[bo.u]

"No other nominee in the GOP race would have invited the teamsters to the RNC convention."

[CB-wqwp]

Cons: Sean O'Brien keps saying "President " Trump
He praised Josh Hawley, JD Vance, Nicole Malliotakis
He praised UPS, which was a dig at USPS
Pros: He took shots at corporations (especially Amazon) and Elites
He called for bipartisanship to support workers

[Erikajp]

They don't know whether or not to clap 😂😂😂

[apb]

Mr. O'Brien got himself in and he made clear the power of American workers. Without workers, this country will shut down. We're all in this together. No political or corporate leader will save us. We only have each other. Wonderful message!

[edwardcumpstey]

I'm writing in Sean O'Brien for President!