GoFundMe campaign for Ford worker TJ Sabula quickly tops $90K in latest politically charged fundraiser
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GoFundMe campaign for Ford worker TJ Sabula quickly tops $90K in latest politically charged fundraiser
"A GoFundMe page is raising thousands to support a worker at the Ford Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Michigan, after he openly criticized President Trump-to his face. The worker, identified in media reports as TJ Sabula, heckled Trump while he was visiting the plant on January 13. In a video obtained by TMZ, Sabula can be heard calling the president a "pedophile protector." In response, the president can be seen mouthing an expletive and telling Sabula "you're fired" before flipping him off."
"Predictably, and almost just as fast, a GoFundMe page was launched in support of Sabula. "TJ is a father of two young children, husband, and is a proud United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 600 line worker," the page reads. "Funds donated will support TJ and his family to cover expenses during this time of uncertainty." At present, the fundraising page, which has only been live for about 11 hours, has raised more than $90,000."
An employee at the Ford Rouge Plant in Dearborn heckled President Trump during a January 13 visit and called him a "pedophile protector" on video. The president mouthed an expletive, told the worker "you're fired," and flipped him off. Ford suspended the worker, identified in reports as TJ Sabula, reportedly immediately. A GoFundMe campaign launched to support Sabula and his family, describing him as a father of two, husband, and UAW Local 600 line worker. The campaign said donations would cover family expenses during uncertainty. The fundraising page raised more than $90,000 within about 11 hours.
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