"The autoworker at the Dearborn Truck Plant is a proud member of a strong and fighting union -- the UAW," UAW Ford Department Director Laura Dickerson said in a statement. "He believes in freedom of speech, a principle we wholeheartedly embrace, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job. AFP efforts to reach Sabula were not immediately successful.Sabula confirmed to the Washington Post that he was referencing the Epstein scandal. Sabula said he was concerned about the future of his job but had no regrets about the incident. "As of midday Wednesday, a GoFundMe campaign headlined "TJ Sabula is a patriot!!"

Source: Economic Times January 15, 2026 05:21 UTC