Biden to Join UAW Picket Line, Drawing Criticism From GOP and Trump on Inflation and EV Policies

Biden announced he will join UAW picket line in Michigan, calling it a chance to "stand in solidarity."
GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called the trip a "smokescreen to deflect reality" of rising prices and stagnant wages.
Ramaswamy said the "picket line we need is in D.C., not Detroit" and blamed Biden's policies.
Trump also criticized Biden's trip, saying the admin's EV push led automakers to manufacture overseas.
UAW workers are demanding higher wages amid the transition to EVs in talks with Detroit automakers.

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Biden to Join UAW Picket Line, Drawing Criticism From GOP and Trump on Inflation and EV Policies

Biden announced he will join UAW picket line in Michigan, calling it a chance to "stand in solidarity."
GOP candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called the trip a "smokescreen to deflect reality" of rising prices and stagnant wages.
Ramaswamy said the "picket line we need is in D.C., not Detroit" and blamed Biden's policies.
Trump also criticized Biden's trip, saying the admin's EV push led automakers to manufacture overseas.
UAW workers are demanding higher wages amid the transition to EVs in talks with Detroit automakers.