A Peterbilt Motors Company worker in Denton, Texas, told President Donald Trump that his tariffs enabled the company to “hire one thousand employees,” adding, “my son was included on that,” according to a video and quotes published by The Gateway Pundit.
Factory stop and message
The outlet reported that Trump toured the Peterbilt facility ahead of remarks at back-to-back campaign rallies in Oklahoma and Texas. The White House said the visit was aimed at highlighting domestic manufacturing growth and promoting the administration’s “America First” agenda, per the report.
On the floor: quotes and a hug
During the tour, Trump commented on the look of the trucks. “I love the shape. You know. That one,” he said while pointing at a truck. “There’s no bullsh*t,” according to the post’s transcript.
One worker praised Trump’s policies and credited his tariffs for increased production and hiring: “Because of your tariffs, we have been able to hire, increase production, and hire one thousand employees. And my son was included on that!” She added, “I can officially say that we are a third-generation Peterbilt family… I am so thankful for what not only Peterbilt has done for us, but what also you, Mr. President, has done for our family,” per the outlet.
The Gateway Pundit also said Trump hugged a woman during the tour. The post described the moment as “the side of Trump that the fake news media never shows.”
Video and sourcing
The Gateway Pundit included video of the exchange. Digital Dredger has not independently verified the employment figures or the direct impact of tariffs cited by the worker.
