Former President Donald Trump recently made controversial remarks at the Economic Club of Chicago, claiming that children could do the jobs of auto plant workers.
Trump’s comments backfired on him with many accusing the 78-year-old presidential hopeful of “belittling” the job of auto plant workers.
The remarks were made as Trump explained how foreign car companies like Mercedes-Benz ship auto parts to the US while American workers only have to “take them out of a box” and assemble the vehicles.
“We could have our child doing it,” Trump added before being interrupted by a moderator.
Trump also vowed to ramp up tariffs on car manufacturers that don’t produce their vehicles entirely in the US.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign and other Trump opponents quickly seized on his remarks as did the United Auto Workers union.
“Donald Trump just insulted every American autoworker, saying that ‘a child could do it.’ UAW autoworkers: Do you think Donald Trump could do your job?”
“This is what he thinks about our manufacturing workers. He doesn’t care about you. He doesn’t care about America. He is only concerned with making money and staying out of prison. One last time; He. Doesn’t. Care. About. You!” a post on X read.
“The man has no clue as to what an honest day of work actually is,” another added.
“He could NOT do the job of an autoworker, or a multitude of other jobs. He doesn’t have the mental capacity, any experience with physical labor, and we should never forget his terribly difficult battle with bone spurs!” a third wrote.
“Yeah, congrats, Donnie. You just told the entire auto industry their job is so easy a toddler could do it. Real smooth move,” another said.
