White House says Trump had "appropriate" reaction after he appeared to flip off a heckler and mouth "f*** you"
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- A video surfaced showing President Trump flipping off a heckler during a tour of a Ford factory in Michigan, prompting a defense from the White House.
- The heckler reportedly shouted "pedophile protector," referencing controversy over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein files, which remain partially unreleased.
- White House Communications Director Steven Cheung described the heckler as a "lunatic" and said the president's response was appropriate.
- The man who heckled Trump has been suspended by Ford, according to the United Auto Workers spokesperson.
- Trump's Michigan visit included a factory tour and an interview where he discussed the economy, Iran protests, and immigration issues, amid mixed public views on his economic record.
