"Auto Industry Donations Fuel Political Divide: Sen. Hawley Caught in the Middle"

Senator Josh Hawley, who recently appeared in solidarity with United Auto Workers on the picket line against General Motors and Ford, has received campaign donations from both automakers. Records show that his PAC received $8,500 from GM's PAC and his Senate campaign received $3,500 from Ford's PAC, among other donations. Hawley's show of support for workers has been met with skepticism from organized labor, which has criticized his record on workers' rights. Despite his recent pro-worker stance, Hawley has opposed measures important to workers, such as the PRO Act, and has aligned himself with his party's anti-union stance.