Trump praises Henry Ford's 'good bloodlines' while touring Michigan manufacturing plant
The visit was ostensibly about the company producing personal protective equipment to help with the nation's coronavirus response.
In the middle of reading a line about the history of the company, Trump veered off topic during his introductory remarks. "The company founded by a man named Henry Ford," Trump said. "Good blood lines, good blood lines, if you believe in that stuff, you've got good blood." Trump has talked about genes and family heritage many times before, such as when he recalled his late uncle being anSome commenters online were quick to point out Ford's legacy of anti-Semitism. Ford alsoIt is unclear whether Trump was aware of the history when he made the comments.
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