In a peculiar twist, several crucial swing states where Trump emerged victorious in 2016 had recently passed progressive labor measures. These seemingly contradictory political choices have left pundits scratching their heads, seeking to decipher the enigma behind these contrasting electoral outcomes. Labor unions, typically aligned with the Democratic base, find themselves perplexed by the disconnect between the public’s apparent support for worker rights and their ultimate votes for a candidate who often opposed their interests.