Eric Trump says his father is heading a movement that’s trying to do right by the working man and that’s why Pennsylvanians should support him in the upcoming election.

The 34-year-old son of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump surprised local workers by spending 45 minutes late Monday mingling with about 35 or 40 employees inside a Schuylkill County beermaker’s production facility, part of statewide whistle-stop stumping for his father.“People want their country back. This isn’t a campaign; it’s a movement,” said Trump, on a swing by Yuengling Brewery located on Mill Creek Road just off Route 209 between St. Clair and Port Carbon.Trump strode into the plant after 5 p.m.Tight controls were in place for the unexpected visit. The media wasn’t allowed to take part in the walk through the brewery but Trump agreed to spend 15 minutes with reporters following the event.In a back conference room area located just off the tasting room on the brewery’s second floor, Trump told reporters his father understands the importance of businesses like Yuengling, which touts itself as America’s oldest brewery.“This is an amazing success story,” said Trump. “It employs hundreds of people and brings millions of tax dollars to Pennsylvania and that’s what my father is fighting for. These are the companies that need to be celebrated because it’s at great companies like this where workers can provide for their kids.”FrustrationTrump said issues of economy and jobs, among others, are driving a level of frustration among Americans.“The country’s industry is leaving at an alarming rate,” he said. He also talked about current disincentives for small businesses and workers.“With Obamacare, premiums are going up 25½ percent.”Trumpcited a national fiscal crisis and financial struggles by families, along with existing policies he suggested are nonproductive or irresponsible.“We’re in $20 trillion worth of (national) debt. Obamacare is sucking the life out of families.”He also questioned current international policies.“We just gave $150 billion to Iran. Think how that money could be used here.”Brewery owner Richard “Dick” Yuengling hosted the visit, one that came about at the last minute and for which little planning was possible.“This is a great experience to have you here,” he told Trump. “I wish your father the best.”Yuengling then smiled and joked about requesting a favor.“We’re going to have your father build a hotel in Pottsville,” he said, after shaking Trump’s hand.Local welcomeTrump was welcomed to the county by George F. Halcovage Jr., who serves in dual capacities — chairman of the Schuylkill board of commissioners and GOP caucus chairman of Pennsylvania county commissioners. The group, which controls 56 out of 67 counties, has endorsed Donald Trump.“The people want change and they trust that Donald Trump will be that change. The status quo is not working,” said Halcovage, adding that Trump’s vision empowers the working man.“He wants to make sure people are working rather than the system provide for the people. Let them provide for themselves,” he said.“I’ve met with Donald and when you talk to him it’s like talking to a friend. Every conversation has been genuine and real.”Halcovage also drew parallels between Trump’s enterprise, a family-owned business, and Yuengling Brewery, also family owned.“The respect Donald Trump has (for workers) is the same respect Dick Yuengling has for his employees,” said Halcovage.Eric Trump is the third child and second son of Donald and Ivana Trump.He serves as executive vice president, development and acquisitions, of The Trump Organization and directs all new project acquisition and development throughout the world, duties he shares with his brother, Donald Jr., and sister, Ivanka.In 2006, he founded the Eric Trump Foundation, raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He also owns Trump Winery and oversees his father’s 18 golf clubs.According to Paul Engelkemier, Harrisburg-based deputy communications director for the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, Eric Trump was on a tight schedule and had to leave.“He was in Harrisburg before coming here. Then he goes to Scranton for a four-county dinner.”The Nov. 8 election is less than two weeks away.A national poll shows Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton with a double-digit lead. According to the ABC News/Washington Post poll released Sunday, 50 percent of voters are expected to vote for Clinton, compared to 38 percent for Trump.