Trump misbehaves while visiting Red Bull's engine partner Ford

During a tour of the Ford factory, Trump has been accused of raising his middle finger and then swore at an employee after the man had accused him of being a ‘paedophile protector’ - according to The Telegraph.

The U.S. President's name has emerged in files released following the Epstein investigation, who died in prison waiting for his sex trafficking trial.

In response to the heckler, Trump first angrily pointed at the man twice, and according to TMZ also used the F-word. He then raised his middle finger.

News agency Reuters subsequently asked the White House for comment. A spokesperson said: "A lunatic was wildly shouting and cursing in a complete temper tantrum, and the President gave an appropriate and unequivocal response.”

Most Ford employees, incidentally, welcomed Trump with more enthusiasm. The President posed for photos several times with staff from the Red Bull partner.

It is unknown whether Max Verstappen will also visit the Ford factory this week but he will take part in the team's unveiling of this season's livery alongside his new teammate, Isack Hadjar. The team's sister team, Racing Bulls, is also having a livery launch in Detroit.

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