Ford Worker Heckled by Trump, Union Backs Suspension, Crowdfunding Campaigns Raise Over $450,000
A Ford worker who heckled President Donald Trump during a plant tour in Dearborn has been suspended and is now facing support from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. TJ Sabula, 40, was shouted at by Trump after making a reference to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a late convicted sex offender and former associate of Trump.
The UAW has condemned Trump's response, with Vice President Laura Dickerson calling it "vulgar." The union is backing Sabula, who she described as a "proud member of a strong and fighting union" and said the UAW supports his right to speak out.
"We wholeheartedly embrace freedom of speech, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job," Dickerson said. She also promised that the union would ensure Sabula receives full protection under negotiated contract language safeguarding his job and rights as a union member.
The backlash against Trump's response has been swift, with Democratic lawmakers U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell expressing support for Sabula. Tlaib said, "He's right. The president is, in fact, protecting pedophiles. Don't come to my district and expect a warm welcome. Release the Epstein files!"
The suspension of Sabula has sparked an outpouring of support from the community, with two GoFundMe campaigns raising over $450,000. The fundraisers are legitimate, according to a spokesperson for GoFundMe.
Trump's response to Sabula was caught on video and shows him giving Trump the middle finger and mouthing "fuck you" twice. The incident has sparked widespread criticism of the President's behavior, with many calling it unacceptable for a public figure to use such language in front of employees at their workplace.
The UAW's support for Sabula comes as part of its broader efforts to protect workers' rights and ensure they can speak freely without fear of reprisal. The union has a long history of advocating for labor rights and standing up against what it sees as unfair treatment of workers.
As the controversy surrounding Sabula continues, it remains to be seen how Ford will handle the situation. However, with the UAW's support and the public's outrage on his side, Sabula is likely to face significant pressure to have his suspension lifted.
A Ford worker who heckled President Donald Trump during a plant tour in Dearborn has been suspended and is now facing support from the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. TJ Sabula, 40, was shouted at by Trump after making a reference to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a late convicted sex offender and former associate of Trump.
The UAW has condemned Trump's response, with Vice President Laura Dickerson calling it "vulgar." The union is backing Sabula, who she described as a "proud member of a strong and fighting union" and said the UAW supports his right to speak out.
"We wholeheartedly embrace freedom of speech, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job," Dickerson said. She also promised that the union would ensure Sabula receives full protection under negotiated contract language safeguarding his job and rights as a union member.
The backlash against Trump's response has been swift, with Democratic lawmakers U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell expressing support for Sabula. Tlaib said, "He's right. The president is, in fact, protecting pedophiles. Don't come to my district and expect a warm welcome. Release the Epstein files!"
The suspension of Sabula has sparked an outpouring of support from the community, with two GoFundMe campaigns raising over $450,000. The fundraisers are legitimate, according to a spokesperson for GoFundMe.
Trump's response to Sabula was caught on video and shows him giving Trump the middle finger and mouthing "fuck you" twice. The incident has sparked widespread criticism of the President's behavior, with many calling it unacceptable for a public figure to use such language in front of employees at their workplace.
The UAW's support for Sabula comes as part of its broader efforts to protect workers' rights and ensure they can speak freely without fear of reprisal. The union has a long history of advocating for labor rights and standing up against what it sees as unfair treatment of workers.
As the controversy surrounding Sabula continues, it remains to be seen how Ford will handle the situation. However, with the UAW's support and the public's outrage on his side, Sabula is likely to face significant pressure to have his suspension lifted.
... The UAW stepping in for TJ Sabula is about time - those guys have been fighting for workers' rights for years 
. It's not just about the worker who spoke out, it's about setting a precedent that workers won't be silenced or bullied by anyone, especially someone with Trump's history 
. And to see all this support pouring in from the community - $450k on GoFundMe? That's amazing 
... It just goes to show that when we stand up for what's right and speak truth to power, people will rally behind us 
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It's about time someone held Trump accountable for his behavior. The fact that a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $450k shows just how much people care about Sabula and the principle of free speech. I mean, who gets suspended for standing up to a powerful politician? It's not like he was being confrontational or violent, he just called out some BS. And let's be real, Trump's response is totally un presidential 
. The UAW is doing its job by supporting Sabula and advocating for workers' rights. This is exactly what we need more of - a culture where employees feel empowered to speak up without fear of retribution 
I feel bad for Sabula though, gettin' heckled by the Prez like that. The UAW's got his back and all, but it's still harsh suspension. Don't know how Ford's gonna handle this one 
. Maybe they'll be like "Sorry dude, you gotta go" or maybe they'll cave to the pressure and let him back in 
. Guess we'll just have to wait and see how it all plays out 
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! The guy just stood up for what he believes in and got roasted 
. I don't think the President should be talking down to workers like that, it's unprofessional at best 
. And yeah, the UAW is being super supportive of Sabula, that's awesome 
. I don't think Trump's response was cool at all 
. The guy should be held accountable for his actions, and the fact that he's getting away with it is just not right 
. This whole situation needs to get sorted out ASAP, imo 
. Trump's response was super unacceptable and it's not okay for him to use profanity and disrespect someone just because they spoke out. TJ Sabula has the right to express himself, especially if he's concerned about something important like an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The UAW is being super supportive of Sabula and I'm glad they're standing up for workers' rights 
Anyway, I do think it's a big deal that the UAW is standing behind Sabula and speaking out against Trump's behavior. Freedom of speech is important, but there's a difference between expressing an opinion and being a jerk in front of someone who's trying to have a conversation. The fact that he gave Sabula the finger and mouthed some pretty salty language is just uncalled for. It's also concerning that Trump seems to be more interested in intimidating workers than actually listening to their concerns... 
[Image of a middle finger emoji with a red circle around it](https://i.imgur.com/M3aHtM5.png) 
Trump thinks he can just go around insulting people in front of employees and get away with it? Like, what even is wrong with this guy? 
I'm not surprised the UAW is standing up for TJ Sabula - we need more people like him speaking out against injustice. The fact that his suspension has sparked such a huge backlash is just proof that Trump's behavior is unacceptable.
The UAW is doing its part to protect workers' rights, and it's about time we all stood with them. This is exactly why we need more activism and advocacy - to hold people in power accountable for their actions. 
. I mean, come on, giving someone the middle finger and telling them to "fuck you" twice? That's not how you handle disagreements in public 
. And what really gets me is that it happened at a workplace, which should be a safe space for employees to express themselves without fear of retaliation 
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in front of all those workers. And now Sabula's getting screwed for standing up for himself, while Trump just gets a free pass because of his power 
and TJ sabula just wanted to speak out about something thats bothering him and you respond with that kind of behavior?? its just not right 
and btw $450k in crowdfunding like what happened to all that money lol
but seriously, what would we do without unions fighting for us? 
