14.01.2026 07:50
During a visit to the Ford F-150 factory in Michigan, U.S. President Donald Trump cursed at a worker who shouted "Pedophile protector" at him and then responded with a hand gesture. As those moments were captured on camera and spread on social media, Trump's reaction sparked public debate; officials argued that the incident occurred after a profanity-laden provocation.
During a visit to the Ford F-150 plant in Michigan, U.S. President Donald Trump raised his middle finger in response to a criticism from an employee, and it was claimed that he uttered a vulgar word for a brief moment. Those moments were captured on video and spread on social media.
The incident began when a worker shouted a characterization similar to "protector of pedophiles" as Trump walked through the facility. It was recorded that Trump turned around and gave a vulgar response to these words, and then made the hand gesture. The White House spokesperson defended the incident, stating that the worker exhibited an aggressive and vulgar attitude.
THE IMAGES CAUSED A BIG STIR
Trump's reaction drew significant public attention, independent of the main purpose of the visit. He continued his visit by taking photos and shaking hands with employees; he was seen to be warmly welcomed by most of the other workers. Bill Ford, the President of Ford Motor Company, expressed his sadness about the incident in a statement to the press while noting that the overall trip went positively.
THE EPSTEIN FILE IS NEVER OUT OF THE AGENDA
The incident created a new topic of discussion regarding Trump's public image, which has been overshadowed by the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and related debates, while Trump has repeatedly denied questions and criticisms regarding these issues in the past.