This Ford worker was flipped off by Trump, now a powerful union is stepping in
NJ.com • • nation
Key Points:
- United Auto Workers (UAW) is supporting member TJ Sabula after his suspension from a Ford plant for calling President Trump a “pedophile protector” during a factory tour in Michigan.
- Video showed Trump responding to Sabula’s heckling with a vulgar gesture and language, which the White House defended as an “appropriate and unambiguous response.”
- UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson emphasized the union’s commitment to protecting Sabula’s job rights and freedom of speech, while condemning vulgar behavior from anyone, including the president.
- Sabula expressed no regret for his comments and received widespread support, including over $330,000 raised from more than 13,000 donors in an online fundraiser before it was paused.
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