Trump Responds with Middle Finger to Heckler at Ford Plant Visit in Michigan

During a visit to Ford's River Rouge plant in Michigan, US President Donald Trump was caught on video responding to a factory worker who shouted "pedophile protector" by mouthing an expletive and raising his middle finger. The remark referenced Trump's association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and delays in releasing related federal files. The White House defended Trump's reaction as appropriate, while Ford suspended the worker pending investigation. The incident occurred amid Trump's efforts to highlight US manufacturing ahead of the 2026 election.