Hollywood celebrities may be flocking to Kamala Harris, but former President Trump holds a strong lead among Teamster union members, who historically vote Democratic. This divide highlights the disconnect between elite opinion and blue-collar concerns, as actor Robert Davi argues on Fox News' "One Nation."
In a tale of two candidates, Vice President Kamala Harris boasts an impressive roster of celebrity endorsements from the likes of Billie Eilish, Chris Rock, Meryl Streep, Oprah, and Taylor Swift. In contrast, former President Donald Trump appears to have a majority of support from the Teamsters union, a traditionally blue-voting bloc.
Hollywood's Celebrity Endorsers vs. Blue-Collar Teamsters' Support for Trump
This dichotomy is striking, as actor Robert Davi, a self-described Trump supporter known for his roles in "The Goonies," "Die Hard," and "License to Kill," explains to Fox News' Brian Kilmeade. Davi argues that celebrities are out of touch with the concerns of the average American, particularly union workers who build the sets for their movies.
"They're not the rank-and-file," Davi proclaims. "They're not the Teamsters that actually make the sets work. That 60% of the Teamsters are for Donald Trump. So there's a huge disconnect in terms of money and the understanding of what the problems of our nation are."
Hollywood's Celebrity Endorsers vs. Blue-Collar Teamsters' Support for Trump
Davi's comments echo the growing disconnect between Hollywood and Middle America, as evidenced by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' recent decision to refrain from endorsing a Democratic presidential nominee for the first time in over 25 years. Online and phone surveys among Teamsters union members indicate a majority preference for former President Trump over Vice President Harris.
Davi attributes this shift to the Democratic Party's embrace of "an extreme woke ideology from the left," as exemplified by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent criticism of traditional counter-terrorism measures. "This is what the left is doing, and continues to do," Davi asserts.
Hollywood's Celebrity Endorsers vs. Blue-Collar Teamsters' Support for Trump
Meanwhile, Harris has accumulated endorsements from a slew of Hollywood personalities, including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Ben Stiller, Mark Hamill, Jamie Lee Curtis, and rapper Cardi B. However, this support has failed to sway many Teamsters members, who prioritize their economic concerns over ideological alignments.
This divide highlights the widening gap between the elite media and entertainment industry, represented by Hollywood celebrities, and the working-class voters who have traditionally supported the Democratic Party. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, it remains to be seen whether Harris can bridge this gap or if Trump's appeal to blue-collar voters will ultimately prevail.
Hollywood's Celebrity Endorsers vs. Blue-Collar Teamsters' Support for Trump
