The White House was quick to respond. Steven Cheung, a spokesperson for the administration, described Trump’s actions as “appropriate and unambiguous,” framing them as a measured response to an individual in a state of extreme agitation.
Cheung stated, “A lunatic was wildly screaming expletives in a complete fit of rage, and the President gave an appropriate and unambiguous response,” emphasizing that the president’s actions were intended to maintain control of the situation rather than escalate it further.
A spokesperson for the automaker noted, “When that happens, we have a process to deal with it, but we don’t get into specific personnel matters,” underlining the company’s commitment to workplace order and safety while remaining neutral on political disputes.
The incident occurred amid a broader national conversation surrounding Trump’s connections to Epstein and the ongoing controversy regarding the so-called Epstein files.
Federal law mandated the release of documents related to Epstein’s activities by mid-December, but as of early January, less than 1% of the records had been made publicly available.
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