Overview
- A viral video shows the worker shouting "pedophile protector" at President Trump at Ford's Dearborn plant, and the president replying with a middle finger and an expletive.
- The worker has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula of UAW Local 600, who was suspended as Ford reviews the incident.
- The UAW said it embraces free speech and will ensure Sabula receives full protection of his negotiated contract rights.
- Ford said it does not condone inappropriate language inside its facilities and will address the matter through internal processes without discussing personnel details.
- The White House defended Trump’s reaction as an appropriate response to a person "wildly screaming expletives," while online fundraisers for Sabula reported more than $480,000 by Jan. 16.