A Ford Motor Company employee was suspended after an outburst directed at President Donald Trump during the president’s visit to a major manufacturing facility in Dearborn, Michigan. The incident, captured on video and rapidly spread online, occurred as Trump toured the Ford River Rouge complex ahead of a speech to the Detroit Economic Club. The worker loudly accused the president of protecting pedophiles, drawing immediate attention from nearby employees, media outlets, and political observers.

The employee, identified as 40-year-old T.J. Sabula, later acknowledged making the remark and said he did not regret his actions. In interviews, Sabula explained that he felt compelled to speak out when presented with the opportunity, even though he anticipated potential professional consequences. While expressing concern about his future at Ford, he argued that his suspension amounted to retaliation for publicly embarrassing the president during a high-profile visit.

Video footage shows Trump reacting as he passed the group of workers, pointing toward the heckler and making a rude hand gesture while appearing to mouth a profane response.