Trump’s shocking insult to Michigan
President Donald Trump sparked controversy during a visit to Ford’s River Rouge
plant in Michigan after a heated exchange with a heckler.
The confrontation began when a worker shouted “pedophile protector,”
referencing Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and delays in releasing related Justice Department files.
Video shows Trump reacting angrily, appearing to mouth “Fuck you!”
and later gesturing toward the crowd as he walked away.
At one point, he seemed to say “you’re fired,” escalating the moment.
The White House defended Trump’s behavior. Spokesperson Steven Cheung said,
“A lunatic was wildly screaming expletives in a complete fit of rage,”
adding that the president’s response was “appropriate and unambiguous.”
Ford distanced itself from the incident,
saying it does not condone inappropriate behavior at its facilities.
The exchange comes as pressure mounts to release the Epstein files,
which Trump has repeatedly dismissed as a “hoax.”
