The problem is that although Donald Trump positioned himself as their champion what little he has talked about as far his intended proposals further erodes the

The problem is that although Donald Trump positioned himself as their champion what little he has talked about as far his intended proposals further erodes the remaining employment and wage protections in place for these workers. If he follows through with his trade policy as presented during the campaign the result is most likely that other countries will shift their trade and economic ties even more towards China meaning even further manufacturing job loss. The issues these workers face are the result of economic and geopolitical forces which are not going to be reversed by Donald Trump, Republicans or Democrats. What will be interesting to see is what happens when the new policies end up worse or at best the same for them. I assume the usual which is to blame some ever increasing collection of outsiders. That always ends well.