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VIDEO: Trump Raised… Middle Finger to Worker

Published January 14, 2026, 08:08
VIDEO: Trump Raised… Middle Finger to Worker

A video circulating on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) shows former US President Donald Trump raising his middle finger towards a worker who was shouting at him and accusing him of “protecting pedophiles” during his visit to a Ford factory in Detroit. The White House justified Trump's gesture, describing it as a “fitting” response to the abuse he received. According to the White House Communications Director, Stephen Cheung, Trump reacted appropriately to a “crazy” person who was cursing at him with vulgar language. The video has also been posted on the TMZ website, which specializes in celebrity coverage. Trump's gesture is linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, which has sparked controversy and divided his base, the MAGA movement. Trump had previously had friendly relations with Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while facing charges of sexually exploiting minors. Congress had requested the release of documents related to the case, but many of them had been censored. This particular move by Trump is expected to further discussion and reaction.