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U.S. President Donald Trump sparked fresh controversy during a visit to a Michigan auto plant after video footage circulated online showing him making an obscene hand gesture and appearing to direct profanity toward a factory worker who criticized his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein issue. The incident occurred Tuesday at Ford’s F-150 assembly facility in Dearborn and was first reported by entertainment outlet TMZ, with the White House not disputing the video’s authenticity.
According to the footage, Trump was standing on an elevated walkway overlooking the factory floor when a worker shouted what sounded like “pedophile protector.” Trump turned toward the individual, appeared to respond with an expletive, and then raised his middle finger as he walked away. While the exchange drew attention online, many other Ford employees on the plant floor were seen cheering the president, taking photos, shaking hands, and welcoming him during the tour.
White House spokesman Steven Cheung defended Trump’s reaction in a statement to Reuters, describing the worker as “a lunatic” who was shouting expletives and saying the president’s response was “appropriate and unambiguous.” Trump has a history of using profanity or confrontational language in public settings, often when responding to criticism or emphasizing political points.
The incident has renewed scrutiny of Trump’s past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender who died by suicide in jail in 2019. Trump continues to face questions about his handling of sensitive federal records related to Epstein, particularly as some supporters believe the government is withholding documents that could expose ties between Epstein and powerful figures. Trump has repeatedly denied any knowledge of Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking crimes and has not been accused of wrongdoing.
Trump’s visit to the Michigan manufacturing facility was part of a broader effort to promote his administration’s support for U.S. manufacturing and domestic jobs, a central theme of his economic messaging. With the 2026 election cycle approaching, Michigan remains a politically significant state, making appearances focused on American industry and workers especially strategic.
