Black-and-yellow “stop data centers” signs and chants interrupted Trump early in his speech at GM’s Milford Proving Ground before security escorted the protesters out.
More than 1,000 people were at the event, where Trump briefly paused as supporters answered with “USA” chants and then resumed remarks that lasted about an hour.
At the rally, Trump mixed auto-industry messaging with attacks on UAW President Shawn Fain, claims about the Iran war and appeals to his political base a week before Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary.
The visit was meant to showcase Trump’s economic and auto record, but the broader backdrop is mixed: Michigan employment is up only about 11,000 since January 2025 and auto-parts jobs remain weak.