By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-uaws-shawn-fain-speaks-at-the-democratic-national-convention-revealing-trump-is-a-scab-t-shirt Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: UAW’s Shawn Fain speaks at the Democratic National Convention, revealing ‘Trump is a scab’ T-shirt Politics Aug 19, 2024 10:23 PM EDT United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain called Kamala Harris a “fighter” for the working class and denounced Donald Trump as a “scab,” a term that applies to workers who cross picket lines and defy union actions. WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 1 Fain’s remarks led to chants of “Trump’s a scab” by the crowd at the Democratic convention. “It’s getting hot in here, folks,” Fain said, referencing a song by musician Nelly, before removing his suit jacket to show a T-shirt that read, “Trump is a scab. Vote Harris.” The backing of the UAW could be crucial for Democrats seeking to erode Trump’s superior margins among white voters without college degrees who identify as blue-collar. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Biden, Hillary Clinton and Shawn Fain expected to speak on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention A look ahead to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain called Kamala Harris a “fighter” for the working class and denounced Donald Trump as a “scab,” a term that applies to workers who cross picket lines and defy union actions. WATCH LIVE: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 1 Fain’s remarks led to chants of “Trump’s a scab” by the crowd at the Democratic convention. “It’s getting hot in here, folks,” Fain said, referencing a song by musician Nelly, before removing his suit jacket to show a T-shirt that read, “Trump is a scab. Vote Harris.” The backing of the UAW could be crucial for Democrats seeking to erode Trump’s superior margins among white voters without college degrees who identify as blue-collar. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Biden, Hillary Clinton and Shawn Fain expected to speak on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention A look ahead to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now