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Article snippet: MORE over the weekend lashed out over the move by automotive giant General Motors (GM) to close one of its plants in Ohio, ramping up pressure on the company's CEO and calling out a local union official. His comments were in response to a decision by GM to shutter a plant in Lordstown, Ohio, earlier this month, as the company plans to significantly scale down its operations in the U.S. The plan, which called for the elimination of 15,000 jobs and the shuttering of four factories, immediately drew the ire of Trump when it was first announced in November. Trump told reporters then that he had personally pressed GM CEO Mary Barra to continue manufacturing cars in Ohio, saying that the company "better get back in" Ohio "soon." On Saturday, Trump renewed his calls, urging GM to reverse its plans and invest in the Lordstown plant, citing America's economic position. "Because the economy is so good, General Motors must get their Lordstown, Ohio, plant open, maybe in a different form or with a new owner, FAST! Toyota is investing 13.5 $Billion in U.S., others likewise. G.M. MUST ACT QUICKLY. Time is of the essence!" he tweeted. Then, on Sunday, Trump went after a local union boss over the closure, tweeting that United Auto Workers Local 1112 President David Green "ought to get his act together and produce." The UAW has sued to keep GM plants open, arguing that shuttering violates their contract with the auto-manufacturer. When asked about Trump's tweet, UAW spokesperson... Link to the full article to read more