Biden Breaks Precedent by Visiting UAW Picket Line, Drawing Criticism from Former Obama Official

President Biden broke precedent by visiting UAW picket line, former Obama auto czar Steven Rattner says
Rattner calls the visit "outrageous," says Biden "bowed to progressives"
First sitting president to join striking workers on picket line
Comes as UAW withholds endorsement of Biden amid EV transition push
Trump to hold Detroit rally targeting auto workers skipping GOP debate

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Posted 9/27/2023, 11:40:00 PM