President Donald Trump received enthusiastic applause from Ford workers Tuesday during a visit to the Ford F‑150 assembly plant in Dearborn, Michigan. As he toured the facility, workers greeted him with cheers, and some paused to take selfies with the president, highlighting strong support on the factory floor.
Trump walked through key parts of the production line, including the “body decker” station where truck bodies are assembled and another area where hose connections are installed. His tour included conversations with employees and an up‑close look at the manufacturing process that produces one of America’s best‑selling vehicles.
Ford leadership was on hand for the visit. Executive Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley accompanied Trump and shared insights about operations at the plant. Farley showed the president a special Ford truck adorned with an American flag, a nod to a custom F‑450 featuring Trump’s face that had previously been referenced at Mar‑a‑Lago. Trump responded with excitement, saying, “I want to see it!”
After the tour, Trump, Ford, and Farley spoke with reporters. Ford noted plans to expand production by adding a third shift, which will allow the factory to operate 24 hours a day, six days a week in response to high demand for Ford’s trucks. Ford emphasized the company’s growth, saying adding market share, jobs, and strong product demand were positive signs for the automaker’s future.
Ford spoke appreciatively of the relationship between the company and the Trump administration, saying the president and his team had been responsive when the company reached out. He said the company was expanding not only in Michigan but also in other locations.
Trump echoed positive sentiments about the broader U.S. auto industry, saying that automakers across the country are performing well. He suggested that without past environmental restrictions, some automakers might have struggled to survive.
The plant visit underscores Trump’s ongoing focus on American manufacturing and job growth, with the F‑150 tour serving as a backdrop for highlighting domestic industry success and his administration’s engagement with major U.S. companies.
