Singles out named local union leader by name over GM's Lordstown plant closure

As General Motors idled its Lordstown, Ohio assembly plant, Trump used Twitter to publicly single out David Green, the president of UAW Local 1112, who represented the affected workers. He wrote that 'Democrat UAW Local 1112 President David Green ought to get his act together and produce,' adding, 'Stop complaining and get the job done!' Green had written to Trump seeking help saving the plant and had voiced skepticism on Fox News that Trump's earlier tweets would help. The attack accompanied broader pressure on GM CEO Mary Barra, whom Trump said he told to 'sell it or do something quickly.' Observers noted the president directing personal public pressure at a rank-and-file local union official amid a mass layoff.

"Democrat UAW Local 1112 President David Green ought to get his act together and produce. G.M. let our Country down, but other much better car companies are coming into the U.S. in droves. I want action on Lordstown fast. Stop complaining and get the job done! 3.8% Unemployment!" Quote verified against source