Detroit Economic Club

The Detroit Economic Club is an organization that hosts prominent figures to speak on economic and political issues. Recent news coverage highlights President Donald Trump's address to the club in January 2026. Trump used the platform to claim victory on the US economy, despite concerns about the cost of living. His speech was described as a 'stream-of-consciousness' delivery, where he presented an optimistic view of the economy. The event gained further attention due to incidents surrounding Trump's visit to a Ford plant in Michigan, including a suspended autoworker who heckled the president and Trump's apparent response with a middle finger gesture. These events, while not directly related to the Detroit Economic Club's core function, occurred in the context of Trump's visit to Michigan, where he addressed the organization, raising the club's profile in news reports.