Biden fields union questions as he tries to keep grip on Democratic Party

By Naomi Lim

Published July 10, 2024 11:03am ET

President Joe Biden made his pitch to a powerful labor union whose organizing strength could help him beat former President Donald Trump in November if he remains the Democratic nominee.

Reflecting on his role as host of the 75th NATO summit, Biden described the AFL-CIO during its executive council meeting in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday as his “domestic NATO.”