Trump’s shocking insult to Michigan au

President Donald Trump sparked controversy during a visit to

Ford’s River Rouge plant in Michigan after an angry exchange with a heckler.

The incident began when a worker shouted “pedophile protector,”

referencing Trump’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein and delays in releasing related Justice Department files.

Video shows Trump reacting angrily, mouthing “Fuck you!” and

appearing to say “you’re fired” before leaving, at one point raising his middle finger toward the crowd. The moment quickly spread online.

The White House defended Trump’s behavior.

Spokesperson Steven Cheung said, “A lunatic was wildly screaming expletives in a complete fit of rage, and the President gave an appropriate and unambiguous response.”

Ford distanced itself from the incident, saying it was proud of its employees’ professionalism and adding, “we don’t condone inappropriate behavior in our facilities.”

The confrontation comes as pressure grows to release the Epstein files, which Trump has dismissed as a “hoax.”