Trump Responds with Gesture to Heckler at Michigan Ford Factory Visit

During a visit to Ford's Michigan factory, US President Donald Trump responded to a worker who shouted "pedophile protector"—a reference to the Jeffrey Epstein controversy—by mouthing an expletive and raising his middle finger. The incident, captured on video and widely shared, led to the suspension of the worker, identified as TJ Sabula. The White House defended Trump's reaction as appropriate, while Ford described the episode as unfortunate but emphasized the overall positive event. The exchange highlights ongoing public scrutiny over Epstein-related document releases.