WASHINGTON – The commandos’ political action committee donated $45,000 to the Republican National Committee’s congressional fund in January, according to the Federal Election Commission.
The Teamsters PAC’s donations go largely to Democrats, but the $45,000 donation is the first significant donation to the RNC in years. The fund is not for general use, but specifically for the convention.
The donation to the RNC was made on January 25th FEC filing. Trump met with the Teamsters Union day later. Trump previously met with Sean M. O’Brien, president of the Teamsters union, in early January. placed On X.
Neither Trump’s campaign nor the RNC immediately responded to NBC News’ requests for comment.
First, the Washington Post informed donation.
The teams endorsed President Joe Biden in the 2020 election, but have yet to endorse a presidential candidate for the 2024 race.
There is Biden branded himself as the most pro-union in history and he already has confirmed of the United Auto Workers Union. He wrote history late last year when he visited a picket line in Michigan to show support for striking auto workers.
In December, the Teamsters PAC donated $45,000 to each. The DNCs legal fund, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee legal fund, The DNCs building fund, The DNCs convention fund and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee legal stock.
The last time a significant donation to the Teamsters PAC RNC appears was a $15,000 donation in 2004. FEC filing.
Conventions are funded through the convention accounts of national party committees. The host state and city government, as well as certain businesses and organizations, may provide certain additional servicesThis was reported on the website of the FEC.
The Republican National Convention is held Milwaukee, Wisconsinthis summer.
Jake Traylor contributed.