President Trump allegedly flipped off a worker at a Michigan factory on January 14, 2026, during a public event.

President Donald Trump making an apparent middle finger gesture toward a factory worker who criticized his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The incident, captured on a cellphone and shared by TMZ, occurred during a public event promoting manufacturing and economic policies. The White House did not dispute the video’s authenticity but did not issue a formal statement. The worker’s exact words were unclear, though reports indicate he called Trump a “pedophile protector.” The event reignited debate over Trump’s past associations, the release of Epstein-related documents, and presidential conduct during public appearances.