Teamsters President Sean O'Brien's UNBELIEVABLE Speech Rocks the RNC

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[@beachaddict7653]

BREAKING: MItch McConnell destroyed his room in the nursing home when he heard this.

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

@@beachaddict7653 Haha. 🤣

[@shanejoseph1700]

@@beachaddict7653 they had to retract this story he was just making room for Joe Biden

[@tammyobrien7158]

@beachaddict Lol lol lol lol lol lol lol!

[@brtecson]

Honestly 95% of that speech was so pro-worker it sounds like Bernie Sanders wrote his speech

[@gyozanomics]

Yes its called being a protectionist and its the dark side of your Soy Wars belief system Come to the Dark Side Luke Soyfather

[@luisdavidllense2293]

Everyone is laughing at us in the universe where Sanders beat Hillary and Trump in 2016.

[@mushroomreaper7745]

Did you watch the same video I did?? I didn't get that at all

[@fitmesslife]

Time has taught us that Sanders Speech and Sanders Action are 2 completely different things.

[@bobsetlock629]

@@brtecson True, except Sean O’Brien is the real deal. He has been busy getting things done, not just keeping people distracted with hopeful messaging…

[@rathertiredofthemess2841]

I don’t think the republicans remotely understood a word he said!

[@Danmc-li3pg]

Republican lawmakers voted against legislation to protect the pensions of Teamsters workers, while Democrats supported the bill and prevented pensions from being slashed.

[@ileana6281]

@@Danmc-li3pg yup! To the tune of $36 BILLION!

[@terjoe4729]

@@ileana6281 As opposed to Orange Hitler's $2.7 trillion for the wealthy? What's your point, l wonder?

[@JensSchraeder]

As a conservative I agree to the fact that the biggest threat to America are the corporations.

[@waynestein3081]

@@JensSchraeder the big 4 run America same commercials every day medicine,insurance,cars and phones

[@trishbridges992]

@@JensSchraeder And the politicians they pay for!!!

[@jeffpowersvideo4621]

@@JensSchraeder that's good but that's not the republicans position at all...trump pulled a scam when he addressed workers in a factory setting trying look like he supports unions but he was at a non union factory...he's a complete conman

[@HenryOManly]

@@JensSchraeder You still do need them for a good economy but we need to keep the playing field equal for everyone, that's true capitalism

[@jveebklyn1644]

@HenryOManly True. It's crony capitalism that's the problem. That type of capitalism is personified by the current occupant of the White House.

[@donaldmarlow488]

I am a retired ironworker. When the Democrats were in we worked. When the Republicans were in we were on the bench. That’s the way it has always been. Unions negotiated for a livable wage and if it wasn’t for them non union would not get what they get.

[@D-QuavisJacktheratrix]

Damn right brother

[@bizygirl1]

My dad was a union Boilermaker, same thing. My mom union Retail Clerks, me too at one time. Always did better with Dems in charge. Now I’m an SEIU member since 09 and will retire from there. Union membership provided benefits for myself and my siblings growing up then again for my children. My parents were taken care of in their retirement years because of their union membership and I will be too. I’ll keep voting 💙 because I know who’s doing work for the people. I also know who’s actively working against the people and I’ll never support that. Union strong✊🏼

[@jessica9404]

Did he just troll the GOP?!

[@bonniehenneman8395]

Wow! Hallelujah! How in the world did Sean O'Brien get to speak at the RNC!!?

[@catherinewilliams9680]

Doesn't he remember when Trump spoke to non union workers while Biden and Bernie walked with striking UAW workers?

[@nancydalton7081]

That speech makes me think he does

[@wrongturnVfor]

hahhahah Biden gave $10 billion to Amazon to BUST union AND he made it illegal for essential workers to strike. Have you forgotten how badly he treated the railroad workers? get a breaking clue

[@HouMat-if5fi]

You mean when Biden and Bernie were making backroom deals with union bosses to screw over workers while Trump was talking to the workers?

[@robertaw3204]

@@howardj602 you don’t know what you’re talking about. Catherine is correct. Trump staged that fake support with NON union members. Disgusting.

[@seanclay7121]

@catherinewilliams9680 He just took the opportunity that was presented to him to speak to people who have been criminally manipulated into standing AGAINST the American worker and unions. I got the impression not many of them had been exposed to this before. No surprise they loved it, even though they will vote against everything he spoke about.

[@roxydejaneiro5640]

As if Bernie Sanders hasn't said it aloud a thousand times.

[@mokumboi19]

@roxydejaneiro5640 AOC, Warren and a few others, as well. The audience and Dumpy were so confused.

[@PunkrockNoir-ss2pq]

Whoish?

[@fitmesslife]

Sanders got bought.

[@MMAli-rq8kd]

Not in the lion's den!

[@raycebannon6374]

...and gov't worker Sanders has done nothing but enrich himself for decades?

[@dianasierras5536]

AMEN! Sean Obrien - best speech in the last 10 years!

[@c.t.murray3632]

Sean O'Brien thank you thank you thank you for having the strength to stand in front of weak-minded Republicans and speak what is true. You are amazing.

[@Perspectiveon]

"Corporations are the biggest recipients of welfare in this country" - So true and brilliant of O'Brian to point it out.

[@matt291]

Trump has said this in the past as well. Why is this so shocking?

[@Charles-Darwin]

@@Perspectiveon Trump might have said it, but obviously didn't do jack about it. Bernie's been saying it for 30+ yrs...and fighting for more

[@Ktmfan450]

@@matt291 The millionaire members in the audience who set up fraudulent businesses to receive PPP grants from Trump

[@brandonneumann5294]

I think he’s just waiting to endorse because he wanted to give this speech at both conventions. I can’t see him endorsing Trump. Almost all labor unions have endorsed Biden

[@joca2903]

@@matt291 everyone takes the name "democrat" "republican" "good guy" pay attention to what they do. Dont simply hate them because you were trained to hate the "other guy".

[@tvtothepoint]

The most brilliant speech ever given at a GOP event. 💯❤️👍👏

[@freeplax17]

Notice how quiet they are as he lays out the truth of America to them.

[@JSWinter73]

Lmao. He Walked in the front door, kicked their dog, and then he walked out leaving them completely befuddled and upset! 🤣 Simply beautiful and absolutely awesome.

[@the_real_ick]

He walked right into the RNC and punched them in the face.

[@TheHalflingLad]

Please, I beg you, name a single thing he said that went against the Republican platform. He only punched his own union members, right in the gut.

[@jamesgomez9151]

His endorsed Trump.

[@viperaaspis]

@@TheHalflingLad everything. are you homeschooled?

[@TheHalflingLad]

@@viperaaspis a swing and a miss - I'm not, nor is it relevant, smart guy. He took the stage to do "both sides", vaguely blame rich corporations (which conspiratorial right already does constantly) and lavish praise on Trump. Which part of that is new, tell me? I feel gaslit, I swear!

[@adamjaramillo7218]

@@the_real_ick yup

[@ShaunORourke]

Sean O'Brien trolled the RNC. I can't believe they approved his speech. He wasn't talking to the RNC. He was speaking to the television audience. Teamsters won!

[@JoanWise]

@@ShaunORourke Exactly! That’s the point. You get to hear it and make your own decision despite the host party. Instead of nit picking partisan issues use your own cognitive abilities and decide what you think and leave the partisan condemnation in the dust. Agree or disagree with OBrien. He is laying out a condemnation of ALL of yWashington on both sides of the aisle .

[@bonniehenneman8395]

@@ShaunORourke Whoever it was will be in big trouble!🤣

[@johnnysoccer1983]

Having a Republican crowd cheer and agree with these talking points lays a foundation that could be used to turn people back to sanity. It needs to be built upon.

[@Pilotin74]

You could tell by the sound of the audience the people at the RNC were so confused. What do you expect from a crowd that runs around with Maxi Pads on their ears; but, wouldn’t wear a mask for each other’s safety! This group is goofier than a clown car at the circus.

[@AimeeAimee444]

Side show carnies is more apropos 🤭

[@pneumaticman5927]

The fact that he’s “saying things that crowd has never heard” is exactly why he needs to be there.

[@whafrog]

This is incredible! Nobody has ever talked to Republicans like this!

[@Rustea314]

It's a charade.

[@angelantayhua3096]

Hope this is sarcasm

[@Rustea314]

@angelantayhua3096 no, not sarcasm. The party of personal responsibility takes millions from corporations that are designed to prevent accountability.

[@joecool2029]

@@Rustea314how so?

[@joecool2029]

@@angelantayhua3096why would you hope it’s sarcasm? Where was the man incorrect?

[@theclintwestman]

This is too funny. The RNC didn't know what they were getting into putting him on the schedule to speak. And audience members are clapping all through his speech oblivious to the fact that the Republican platform is completely at odds with unions and the points he makes.

[@tomspettigue8791]

Oblivious - but they know they support the worker. That's a fault line that can be exploited. I don't know many blue collar workers who are in love with their bosses or their landlords. You can even hear some uncertainty in the applause. At first I wasn't sure how to feel about him speaking to the RNC, but the more i think about it, the more i support it. The working class message has to be made before conservatives.

[@theclintwestman]

@@tomspettigue8791 Rightly the voters should support the worker and a platform that doesn't only pretend to be populism for the average American.

[@tomspettigue8791]

@@theclintwestman agreed, but i guarantee there's a deep-seated cultural component to it - a lot of Republicans are Republicans for tradition. Their dad was a Republican his dad was a Republican, etc. - and like it or not, traditionalism is not viewed in conservative circles with the antipathy that it is viewed with on liberal circles. If you ask me, that's the nut to crack. Tons of conservatives are pro-worker, because THEY ARE workers. Like, I'm working class, but I just futz around with computers. I like my work, I'm proud of it, and i stand by it, but at the end of the day conservatives are the ones getting their hands dirty (usually). But they're not conservative because of the policies - that's why liberals are liberals. Conservatives are conservatives because of tradition, their values, and, yes, in many cases because of the bigotry. How do you crack that? Education, outreach, kindness. And throwing billionaire social media owners into the sun.

[@theclintwestman]

@@tomspettigue8791 I think it's a mischaracterization to say that liberals, and hence Democrats, view "traditionalism" with antipathy. The focus is simply different on what is considered traditional. Democrats are definitely all about traditional aspects of the Constitution that promote and protect personal freedoms. If by "traditional" you mean "Christian values", even then Democrats could be viewed as traditional since many are Christian and follow the message. The Republican party's shift to Christian Nationalism is arguably not entirely traditional, its viewpoint on the role religion should play in American politics is somewhat new. And Project 2025, which has objectives that are contrary to the Constitution, is non-traditional. Also, regarding generations of Republicans, likewise there are generations of Democrats.

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

That was the most anti-GOP speech I have ever heard at the RNC.

[@mrdamage690]

Smart move by trump, first he gets Vance (opposing the suggestions by the gop establishment) then he gets this speech and stands for it. Big populist look.

[@rhymeswithsomethingy4766]

@@Infinitypromedia except.. he specifically didn't endorse trumpf. 🤷‍♂️

[@gailchurch194]

@@SamSolasdonSaol Yes. And it was great!!! Anti-GOP every day all day!!!

[@joca2903]

@@SamSolasdonSaol it's crazy people forget what Trump and Biden did at the UAW protest.

[@mikeshay4866]

@@Infinitypromedia they all know 2ho showed up at a proteet and who faked showing up lmaooooooooo

[@adamjaramillo7218]

As a Union worker we are not stupid. We know what president will stand with us because he proved it and trump proved he hates unions over and over.

[@gp-do9io]

You Got that Right ! I am a proud union worker as well "AFL-CIO". Trump will never have my vote. I can not believe the teamsters even showed up there !!!!! Very disappointing to say the least.

[@JoshnJane]

@@gp-do9iomaybe you are brainwashed if you didn't understand??

[@gp-do9io]

@@JoshnJane How so ? Care to elaborate ?

[@adamjaramillo7218]

@@JoshnJane under Trump, in 2 contracts my union got absolutely nothing. The 1 contract we had under Biden a 10% raise and top notch benefits. Am I brainwashed or just stating reality?

[@JoshnJane]

@@gp-do9io DNC did not invite teamsters. I wonder why

[@user-ov3cw8iy2c]

I’m a retired Teamster and I love this man he saying everything that’s true and right?

[@JamesCalabrese930]

Trump lost 2.9 million US jobs

[@dhache1195]

Probably lot more than 2.9 millions jobs. 😞

[@raycebannon6374]

How many did gov't worker Pres Clinton lose after he signed NAFTA?

[@dhache1195]

@@raycebannon6374 NAFTA sources go up to Georges Bush the father ;-)

[@raycebannon6374]

@@dhache1195 Makes no difference about Bush. Who 'signed' NAFTA making it law and sucking 10's of millions of American jobs out of America?

[@naejin]

Sean O'Brien had the best speech ever at RNC convention. IMO, he stole the spotlight from Trump. It was rather hilarious at how confused the anti-labor union audience was when a true populist speaks. They were not sure whether or not to clap. Sean was smart to start his speech to be complimentary to Trump, but gradually moved to his non-partisan pro-labor union messaging. Left audience befuddled.

[@4SteveKombolis]

So true. They literally not only dont know what to clap for but are afraid to clap for the wrong thing because they know their "friends" in the movement would turn on them It's like people in the KKK being afraid to agree with anything that will make them a "race traitor". Anf they can drone on about brotherhood all they want, they know how easily those burning crosses go up

[@angelantayhua3096]

And? Why care what the RNC audience thinks. This was good for Trump for the average voter. Triggering the corp donors is now a thing?

[@robinhood20253]

No union person should ever vote for the GOP

[@eddie054]

98% don't

[@L4teSh1ft]

Sadly, almost half of my local votes republican. The same republicans who then push to cut the funding for the schools they work for and strip the bargaining rights of the union they are members of. But hey, they voted an open anarchist to their union board so there is still hope.

[@nancyvickers2814]

Trump had nothing to do with most of the speakers at the Republican Convention. I’ll bet trump had no idea who Sean O’Brien is and I’ll bet that speech made Trump furious.

[@wizardoflawz]

doesnt it really just show how incompetent and delusional the RNC is?

[@genechanloui]

Hes the head of the teamsters union everybody at that level of politics knows who he is

[@sandralybrand9425]

He sure was pissed! 😂😂😂

[@mutestingray]

That’s not what O’Brien himself said.

[@solearesoul]

Last time I heard someone talk like this his name was Bernie

[@raycebannon6374]

And the dems rigged it so he couldn't win?

[@johnbernacki6155]

Man is 100% correct, and our corporate owned media is just as bad.

[@paulweston8408]

The President of a Union just insulted every top donor of the RNC. Now we just have to hope that people listening to it understand it!

[@mrshawaiianheart]

from some of these comments...they didn't get it at all.

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

They don't get it. I can feel how baffled they were by the applause. Hilarious.

[@MrJTHines]

@@paulweston8408 They don't. They're taking it as a ringing endorsement of the GOP.

[@kdclothes]

@@paulweston8408 not sure they are capable of understanding what he was telling them.

[@ladymae48]

@@paulweston8408 they don’t get it at all. Trump was not happy and his face showed it. The Union President started with the RNC but I truly believe it’s a message for both parties to pay attention to.

[@Shadow-1949]

He is representing workers not Republicans Great job !

[@Shel1021]

He’s basically saying VOTE BLUE!!!

[@cieje]

the audience is too shell shocked to process what he said

[@treijackson240]

This guy, Sean O'Brien, needs to run for president

[@tombrice6631]

Everything he said is counter to what the RNC and trump stands for and has advocated

[@MrHawktech]

The GQP has to be freaking out on this guy! Love it! 😂

[@EldenCrazy]

I'm a Teamster 705 and I'll vote Biden even if I have to write his name in against another dem.

[@dropoutandretireearly1781]

THATS NOT GOOD !!!!! YOU MUST BE RICH TO AFFORD BIDEN INFLATION !!!! LOOK AT THE WHOLE PICTURE !!!!!

[@sergioperez2771]

@@dropoutandretireearly1781 Inflation has been a global problem, and the US has done significantly better than all of the industrialized countries in the world as it relates to inflation. The whole picture? You missed it entirely.

[@Robint4460]

@@sergioperez2771 that's hysterical.

[@davekyle433]

@@EldenCrazy i agree. But if biden isnt on the ballot. It only strengthens trump. Still vote blue

[@user-fp7ue3sl2b]

@@EldenCrazy If you don’t want Trump to win, you have to vote for whatever Democrat is on the ballot. Right now Biden is endorsing VP Harris for president. She sounds pretty good to me.

[@RyshelHolguin-jl1dl]

Republicans should make Trump pay ALL the contractors he never paid

[@andrewmohler5131]

@RyshelHolguin-jl1dl Trumped employed thousands of blue collar workers throughout the years, and unlike the government he didn't use your taxes to do it.

[@mimsyborogove3906]

I heard that Trump bankrupted more than one Mom and Pop business, and I'd be surprised if that wasn't true.

[@eddie054]

@@RyshelHolguin-jl1dl Saw interviews on KZbin of a few that received nothing or pennies on the dollar for millions of dollars of work on the Taj Mahal. Trump is a class A dirtbag.

[@Fanculo52]

@@RyshelHolguin-jl1dl he doesn’t have that much money 😂😂😂

[@Feralzen]

Obrien was the only intelligent person at the RNC.

[@josephgomes8543]

Totally shocked to see that at the RNC !! That may have been the MOST important speech for LABOR in the last 50 years, or EVER. I don't expect republicans and Trump to DO anything about helping labor unions. I'm a retired UNION CARPENTER, with a Pension. OORAH.

[@anthonysmith9972]

I'm a union worker and conservatives aren't for it.

[@montebrown9528]

??? I think he thought he was at the Democratic Convention. Lol He damn sure wasn't speaking of union busting Republican values.

[@Shredward-dl2gp]

Who in the RNC thought that ANY union head would say what they want??? A friend of labor is a friend of mine

[@momxotto]

😂

[@Marie7.]

I love it he just busted right in and spoke truth!!!!!!!!! Good for you O'Brian!!!

[@mrsobrian6032]

I like Sean O'Brien, but my dad and I kept thinking this is the wrong crowd. His speech was great! Just confusing why at the republican. O'Brien was fearless.

[@user-oi6gr8xw9h]

Because he wants people to join and support unions.

[@user-oi6gr8xw9h]

This is not an endorsement.

[@bobkoroua]

​@@simonebest6013 No party in the United states will ever back the workers totally. Politics costs big money and citizens united let the corporations spend money to get what they want done in government. I know you know this.

[@Charles-Darwin]

@@bobkoroua Bernie would have 100%. People say "how? He would have been met with resistance from the others. Impossible!" He would have yes, but he also would have brought these guys into the oval office and went with them down in the streets. Do rallies with them when the push was needed. This puts a ton of pressure on the others/top to give. Right now it's all top down communication. Bernie knows there also needs to be a bottom up message, it's what's missing, but you need someone at the upper level to facilitate that resistance.

[@bobkoroua]

@@Charles-Darwin 😢 The best president the United States never had.

[@lalag1938]

American was at it's best when unions were strong. Good wages equal a healthy economy.

[@carolynmeinung1286]

How did they allow this. He told the truth to Republicans.

[@9mmsleepingpill851]

How, exactly, have the democrats helped unions?

[@Yessssz]

They are desperate these days and are asking minorities to vote for them. They had Amber, the sex lady with the face tattoo, rappers and other people they hate give them shoutouts. Gaslighting and whatnot for votes, for the power

[@kenboyle7842]

This speech needs distribution nationwide!!!! Listen to it and vote BLUE!!

[@thelarson1000]

Blue abandoned workers

[@rubegoldburg7841]

I AM REALLY CONFUSED 🙃 These people HATE UNIONS.

[@singed8853]

It sends a great message to America that the RNC is not an echo chamber.

[@angelantayhua3096]

@@singed8853yet what policies by the RNC get passed? Conservatives will always stand against workers

[@Regenmacher175]

Ah but they don't want the voters to know that...which is why they asked this guy to give his speech in the first place.

[@singed8853]

@@angelantayhua3096republicans do occasionally join in voting for some pro labor legislation. It’s just very uncommon. The more republican voters that support pro labor legislation the more that legislators will be in favor of it as well. This speech is a win on multiple levels for this country.

[@RealJackHQ]

I agree Cenk. Once Sean mentioned “the biggest recipients of welfare in this country are corporations” I thought this was an instant classic. That was brilliant!

[@jimmymac2292]

Listen to the crowd. No one really clapped. You know what they did see and clap for. Trump being a tough SOB and Josh Hawley is a bipartisan. This is a wink and nod endorsement speech by a scab leader

[@RealJackHQ]

@@jimmymac2292 In terms of substance, his speech was brilliant regardless of the type of reaction to the part of the speech I’m referencing to.

[@jimmymac2292]

@RealJackHQ in terms of substance, it was vague, generic populist talking points. Yes, the elitist are screwing you over. Trump used the same rhetoric and promised to drain the swamp. He did nothing to further the unions purpose. As a member of two Unions, I am glad this is not my leadership

[@rnicholson6579]

Finally, bring back Unions - they bring up the middle class & the poor, Unions make our education systems better. Overall, Unions make the United States better & stronger.

[@JohnC3POlerud]

This speech was to call out RNC and rally 1.3 million voters vote blue

[@kevinmcclelland6770]

“He just punked the convention “…lmao

[@docsoulman9352]

Notice the applause were spars and tentative. This crowd is confused😂

[@jimkirby1799]

What a great and timely speech. Take that republicans.

[@jimsfish88]

I was in shock when I saw him speak. He beat up on the billionaires and that was incredible. I actually seem to think I like him more than I did before..he’s a real person.true working class we need are unions back.

[@judena8165]

Which president was the first in US history to stand on a picket line? Why are we pretending like the right would ever ACTUALLY entertain unions?

[@RachelNHarrison]

This was smart. We know they’re not going to do anything for workers but this looks good for the average voter that’s not going to look into it further.

[@anthonysmith9972]

​@@RachelNHarrisonsad... Yet true.

[@Regenmacher175]

@@RachelNHarrison So O'Brien was a useful tool to further fascism. Not something to be proud of tbh.

[@maximilian333]

@@Regenmacher175 kissing the ring of the new king because that king will have the power to make unions illegal or whatever he wants to do. Fascism involves a merging of government & corporate power which happens to take some power away from CEOs. The CEOs have done a poor job of stewardship and our country has fallen apart. Now Some thinks that only an autocratic or fascist regime can actually fix that because there is no reliable system to do that. Union men might become like Nixon’s “hardhat brigades” from here.

[@armando5846]

Because acting like they do gives TYT views

[@Tmomiksmo]

Watched Trumps face during this entire speech on fox business. He asked O'Brien to speak but I don't think he knew all of what would be said 😅

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

Trump is courting the populist vote; he knows the average trump voter doesnt understand and will simply feel a kindship and offer this energy to trump. Why not? The Left has given up and is weak.

[@GML_123.]

Trump is infinitely wise politically, and completely understood the message that would be coming from Sean. It was a brilliant move. The Teamsters need support. The Republican party is really the only party they can provide it.

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

@@GML_123. it’s SUPPOSED to be the Dems, but the Dems insist on DEI over class, are race reductionists forgetting the white working class and basically are entirely captured by corporate interests. So who the hell knows anymore.

[@Tmomiksmo]

@@GML_123. Maybe it's the republicans that need the Teamsters support. Infinitely wise? He's not Jesus Christ, he's just becoming a super savvy politician. Either that or he's listening to someone who is. Probably the latter.

[@ronduranceau8457]

VOTE BLUE NOT POO POO!

[@reubennichols644]

- Donald Trump Invites Sean O ' Brien To Speak F R E E L Y At The R N C . A Gloriously - Beautiful M I S T A K E ! ! !

[@geezer5357]

Based on these clips I'd like to hear him give exactly the same speech at the DNC and hear him cheered to the rafters.

[@JFoxman]

Dude gave this speech to the wrong audience.

[@adamjaramillo7218]

@@JFoxman no one in that audience wanted to hear 1 word he had to say.

[@davekyle433]

@@JFoxman he probably got more coverage giving it there.

[@gregwilliams7210]

Most tax payers are paying for corporate welfare.

[@ceg4609]

except the wealthy which is seriously messed up

[@raycebannon6374]

@@ceg4609 which includes fed elected Dems, correct?

[@billybarnett2846]

Mostly everything he's saying is about them and some of the are so stupid that they don't realize it.

[@ronaldr.236]

It happened because majority in attendance did not understand what he was speaking about.

[@76jdev]

went in to the lion's den wearing a meat suit and basically walked out untouched

[@mint5221]

Powerful!

[@phillyphil1513]

SEAN O'BRIEN CLEARLY WENT OFF SCRIPT...!!! 👏 you could see the GOP were about to have a meltdown, they probably wanted to cut his mic. 🤣

[@JamesC696]

Pretty sure he writes his own material and delivers from the gut.

[@coripuckett5596]

Did this guy show up at the wrong convention?

[@anngoldberg7857]

Brave enough to know he didn't!

[@rotten_joey]

There is not one, NOT ONE! Republican who supports unions! That is a fact!

[@norasheffield8036]

That crowd wasn’t hearing that shit and 90% of them didn’t understand it. Did you see the Trump’s faces? 😂😂🤔

[@-John-Doe-]

They do understand it, just not in the way you might think.

[@wrongturnVfor]

just because you didnt understand it, dont project

[@jennyjohns2012]

That was a perfect speech. Those folks there are totally confused....😂😂😂

[@WeirdDiaperDonBoneSpurs]

Why was trump there? He has a plan to dismantle the unions in project 2025

[@dsddala467]

Bravo to Sean O'Brian. The man has balls, I will give him that. It was funny seeing the audience members looking around because they didn't know if they should clap. Cognitive dissonance in action.

[@JoYoon-yo4qu]

DNC would be smart to invite this guy to give a speech.

[@tswej]

I retired early with a Pension in 2010 from a Union Job in Texas. Today that same company has done away with the unions abilities to negotiate and currently doesnt offer a pension and eliminated other benefits. Growing up in a Conservative household I never questioned the Republican Party but my eyes became wide open after I retired and realized they are not the same Party. They never really worked for the working class and today its so much worse. I'm also a Vet and found out this Project 2025 actually goes back to 2017. If not for the Pandemic many of these restrictions proposed for us Vets wouldve already been instituted. The ting is once they take effect because Republicans owe the Supreme Court you will get them back.

[@Wayzor_]

Sure bot.

[@nancyvickers2814]

Best speech of the convention - Sean O’Brien

[@CKLee-rs4kl]

WTF is a UNION leader doing at the RNC?

[@rachaelkp]

Teaching them a thing or two. 😂🎉

[@philipklimkewicz9191]

Why is he saying this at the convention for the people who want to take away his right to be in a union?

[@aguy6833]

his job is to get the union message out there,he will speak on whatever podium will have him. good on him

[@Nicetrybutnotsleeping]

At this convention of the political candidate who absolutely hates unions...

[@nounverbnoun]

lol Sean O’Brien gave a Bernie sanders speech at the RNC.

[@Markunator]

No, he absolutely did not.

[@michaelstevers6032]

I'm a republican from a Union Household. I was floored by that speech.

[@Tavat]

Republicans and unions don’t mix

[@xx133]

Republicans have never received support from unions, because they have been opposed to unions from the inception of their party.

[@kennybachman35]

How do you deal with that internal contradiction?

[@bdadolph]

Then why are you a Republican?

[@AgitpropPsyop]

I thought it was a good speech, but Republicans will never be pro union. I wish it signaled a shift in their views, but it just doesn’t.

[@CharlesEbarb]

It’s hilarious! He was speaking AGAINST the republicans, no wonder they were confused. 🤣

[@imagod8446]

Dude literally punked the rnc

[@bizygirl1]

He got punked

[@taradurgans5077]

I don’t think the RNC expected this 😮 speech on ECONOMIC TERRORISM

[@terryblankenshipmusic1322]

Yes but he didn’t get hardly any applause when he started talking about what is wrong with companies and how they treat labor in this country , the convention goers were like , uh oh , that’s us

[@chafrajayfra32]

I was disappointed when I saw the Teamsters president there because I’m in a union. But because you played it, I was willing to watch and was pleasantly surprised.

[@thomasjennings2593]

Good Speech ..... Vote BLUE

[@bryanmitchell5728]

This is the GOP convention???? Whoa !, can’t believe they let him anywhere near that place. 😂😂😂 bet they didn’t know what he was going to say.

[@Toywins]

😂😂😂💯

[@debrabrower3864]

Reagan was the actor's union president. He fired 300,000 air traffic control union members. Reagan still is a Republican icon.

[@michaelstevers6032]

@debrabrower3864 He fired those guys because they were a part of the Department of Defense and were allowed to strike . That action scared the crap out of the Soviet Union

[@Timmeh_The_tyrant]

because he had to read the history.

[@tylerkriesel8590]

Reagan era republicans are OVER. Bush was the last one in office.

[@user-ec3qv2np1g]

I thought I was watching a democrat convention. Can’t believe this was at RNC. 😂

[@stuffbenlikes]

Unlike Democrats, the RNC allows dissent and disagreement and discussion.

[@deniseneathawk8940]

​@@stuffbenlikes Hahahaha

[@ryanbeck7166]

​@@stuffbenlikes That's adorable.

[@stuffbenlikes]

@@ryanbeck7166 Oh? When has there been a conservative voice at the DNC?

[@richg1746]

A lot of puckered butts in the house during that speech 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@topperman4541]

If the republikans have there way, union will not exist. Why would this guy waste his time at the RNC?

[@Funknfritter]

and why did they ask him to speak in the first place.

[@annarepetto2430]

I'm sorry, but how the hell did he get invited to speak at the RNC? I'm sure it fell on the deaf ears of the conservative corporate elite present.

[@biocapsule7311]

Because however deplorable conservatives are... they 'think' they are for the working class.

[@davekyle433]

@@annarepetto2430 but it got public coverage

[@henrikswanstrom9218]

Why is a union leader speaking for a convention representing a party that's anti union?

[@thewayidoit8895]

Hey, it's great they are listening.

[@Greg-io1ip]

RNC ran the numbers. They are trapped by evangelicals on women's rights. They needed 10 points from somewhere. Union workers are probably not going to be fooled, but RNC now must be supportive of minimum wage and healthcare. That's what just happened.

[@brunosm.l2267]

@@Greg-io1ip what does union workers have to do with "woman rights"?. The fact they talk about unions doesn't mean they buy everything that the left thinks.

[@beachaddict7653]

@@henrikswanstrom9218 both parties are anti-union now.

[@Greg-io1ip]

@@brunosm.l2267 Lots of women in the labor unions. Not all women want to leave work over an unwanted pregnancy. Unions protect a woman's right to choose to be at home or making money.

[@patricksampson-fg1nf]

I’m totally taken aback as to why the RNC would allow this union prez to speak at their event. Love it

[@raycebannon6374]

"Elites have no party and no nation!" Wise words indeed. Those elites include bankers as well.

[@ericskelton8368]

And Trump, and his party of corporate handmaidens.

[@raycebannon6374]

@@ericskelton8368 Please tell me how Schumer, Pelosi, Menendez, Biden, Feinstein, etc., is/was not corporatists beholding to their corporate donors? BTW, not a dem nor rep - haven't voted in decades (part of the silent majority)- when it finally hit me that most of 'em don't give a rat's ass about America nor Americans.

[@darcellalexander2065]

Especially bankers!

[@g0tskillzz]

Sean's got the brains, the mindset, and clearly he's got the balls for doing this at the NRA- I mean RNC. Reasonable working poor republicans who liked what he had to say have a much higher chance of looking into it and discovering they were progressive the whole time!

[@jennifersanchez9485]

Hopefully republican voters don’t get confused and think his speech aligned with republican values

[@jeremyf9124]

Progressive economically and progressive socially are 2 different things. General public: “can we get $15 minimum wage?” Democrats: “how about Juneteenth as a federal holiday instead?” Dem’s marketing game is weak. GOP’s is improving.

[@angelantayhua3096]

That’s the most delusional though process I have ever seen. Imagine thinking the average Republican voter will realize that Republicans are anti worker.

[@angelantayhua3096]

@@jennifersanchez9485they will

[@angelantayhua3096]

@@jeremyf9124Tbf $15 minimum wage is a terrible idea. Rather pass the pro act

[@athews1976]

This at the RNC!? *UNBELIEVABLE!😳*

[@waliasad5475]

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