Still angry, someone lit up the Teamsters' HQ with 'International Brotherhood of Trumpsters'
Apparently, some people are still upset with Sean O'Brien's appearance at the Republican National Convention earlier this month.
By Peter List, Editor | July 24, 2024
It appears that someone or some group is still upset about Teamsters President Sean O'Brien's appearance at the Republican National Convention earlier this month. On Tuesday night, they lit up the Teamsters' headquarters, also known as the “Marble Palace,” in Washington, D.C. with light signs on the outside of the building.
Though O’Brien’s speech (in full here) was filled with pro-union and anti-corporatist rhetoric, many within the labor movement and left-wing circles were upset with O’Brien’s choice of venues.
According to a post late Tuesday night from Kim Kelly (“Grim Kim”) on X (formerly Twitter), someone chose to express their anger by shining a light on the Teamsters’ headquarters:
Yikes. The Teamsters HQ in D.C. is currently lit up with insults from someone who seems to be a little unimpressed with O’Brien’s RNC appearance.
“International Brotherhood of Trumpsters”
“Sean O’Brien is a Class Traitor”
“Trump Stand Your Butt Up So O’Brien Can Kiss Your Ass”
Upon looking more closely at the pictures posted, it is apparent the various signs are being shown on the Teamsters building from the same location.
The Teamsters’ headquarters is located on Lousiana Avenue NW, and sits a short distance away from the U.S. Senate’s building.
The side of the building where the signs were shining appears to be on the New Jersey Ave. NW side of the building. Directly across the street from that side of the Teamsters’ building is a Hyatt hotel.
It is unknown who—or which group—posted the signs on the Teamsters’ headquarters as it does not appear anyone is taking credit for it.
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Opinion: Teamsters' Sean O'Brien Shouldn't Be Taking Flak From His Allies For RNC Speech
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