Viral Video: Who Is TJ Sabula, the Ford Worker Linked to Donald Trump Middle Finger Controversy?
A visit to the Ford Plant in Michigan by Donald Trump sparked a viral moment with a local worker named TJ Sabula. This interaction was recorded on video and has been widely circulated online. It shows the President having a tense conversation with Sabula. Trump then responded in an angry manner.
Trump had been touring the building at the time of this incident. Sabula was heard screaming at Trump, referring to him as a “pedophile “protector out of the frame. The comment was made in response to how the Administration handled the Jeffrey Epstein documents, which the Department of Justice released with heavily redacted information after pressure from Congress. The video shows President Donald Trump showing the person the middle finger and saying “f**k you” (in American slang). The President continued to wade through the crowd at the facility.
WATCH: Donald Trump flips off a Ford worker and appears to say “fu*k you” after the worker shouted “pedophile protector.” pic.twitter.com/zjiDVlHDkO
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TJ Sabula, a 40-year-old line worker who is a member of United Auto Workers Local 600, has stated that his employment at Ford has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation. Sabula stated that, despite his professional consequences for the incident, he still stands behind the actions he took during the meeting.
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Sabula stated that he had no regrets about calling out the man. Sabula also expressed concern about his future employment after the showdown. Sabula is a political independent who has stated that he never voted for Donald Trump but has supported Republican candidates before.
Sabula reflected on this moment and commented on how rare such encounters are. I don’t think fate comes to you very often. When it does, you have to be prepared. “I think today, I achieved that,” he said.
Online, the incident has generated a lot of discussion. Reactions are divided. Some social media users have lauded Sabula’s outspokenness. On X, a user commented: “This guy’s a hero!” Another user commented, “He has no regrets.” “He deserves a patriotism medal.” Some have asked if a Ford boycott is needed in response to Sabula’s suspension.
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White House released a press release to support Donald Trump’s response to the heckler. In a statement sent to the media, it was stated that “a lunatic was screaming expletives wildly in an absolute fit of anger, and President Trump gave… he responded appropriately and clearly.”
