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

During a visit to a Ford plant in Michigan, President Donald Trump was captured on video appearing to give a middle finger and mouth an expletive at a heckler who shouted "pedophile protector." The White House defended Trump's reaction, calling it "appropriate" given the "lunatic" shouting. The heckler's remark is believed to reference Trump's past association with Jeffrey Epstein and the handling of related federal files. While the incident occurred, other employees welcomed the president, and Ford's Executive Chairman called the exchange unfortunate but a small part of an otherwise positive tour.