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Former Ford Worker Wins $810K After Trump Heckling

1/16/2026

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TJ Sabula, a former Ford employee, will receive over $810,000 from fundraisers after being suspended for heckling U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit to the Ford River Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan.
Democratic lawmakers support Sabula, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Sen. Rand Paul says workplace decorum limits free speech.
The United Auto Workers union supports freedom of speech but has not suspended Sabula.

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TJ Sabula, a former Ford employee, will receive over $810,000 from fundraisers after being suspended for heckling U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit to the Ford River Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan.
Democratic lawmakers support Sabula, including Rep. Rashida Tlaib.
Sen. Rand Paul says workplace decorum limits free speech.
The United Auto Workers union supports freedom of speech but has not suspended Sabula.