Rep.
Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said Democrats can win back Trump-supporting Teamsters by embracing "economic patriotism," arguing that a platform built around good jobs, lower costs, domestic manufacturing and national unity can reconnect the party with working-class voters.
Khanna Courts Teamsters Who Backed Trump "Democrats can win Trump voters who are Teamsters," Khanna wrote Thursday on X.
"A bold, aspirational platform of economic patriotism can inspire our nation." Democrats can win Trump voters who are Teamsters.A bold, aspirational platform of economic patriotism can inspire our nation. pic.twitter.com/J2VrcOWlA5— Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) June 25, 2026 The post included a clip of Khanna speaking to Teamsters at the 31st International Convention at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, which ran from June 15 to 18.
"I know that there are Trump voters out here and I know there are people who voted for Harris," Khanna said.
