President Donald Trump during his visit to the Ford River Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan.
The incident, recorded on video and widely shared online, occurred as Trump toured the facility ahead of a speech to the Detroit Economic Club.
The worker, identified as T.J. Sabula, acknowledged the outburst and said he did not regret speaking out, despite anticipating consequences.
He argued his suspension was retaliation for publicly confronting the president.
Video footage shows Trump reacting as he passed the workers, gesturing and appearing to respond angrily.
Ford confirmed the suspension, citing workplace conduct standards and stating the matter is under internal review.
The White House defended Trump’s reaction, while the incident fueled broader political
debate amid renewed scrutiny over controversies tied to Trump’s past associations.
