Coverage dated January 13, 2026

Trump flips off apparent heckler while touring Ford factory

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

President Trump flipped the middle finger Tuesday to a person who could be heard calling him a “pedophile protector" while in Michigan.

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NBC 6 South Florida
Trump flips off apparent heckler while touring Ford factory (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Jan 13, 2026
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
President Trump flipped the middle finger Tuesday to a person who could be heard calling him a “pedophile protector" while in Michigan.
The Oregonian
Trump flips off Ford factory worker who called him a ‘pedophile protector’ (opens The Oregonian)
Published Jan 13, 2026
The Oregonian's feed description
The incident took place Tuesday during President Trump's visit to a Ford plant in Dearborn, Michigan.
Washington Examiner
Trump flips off Ford factory worker who yelled 'pedophile protector' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 13, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
"The President gave an appropriate and unambiguous response,” the White House said after the incident at a Ford factory in Michigan.

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