Trump snaps at female reporter in furious outburst: “Be quiet, piggy”
Trump dismissed the inquiry, saying he knew nothing about the messages and insisting the focus should be on others named in the files — including former President Bill Clinton.
When a Bloomberg reporter, Catherine Lucey, attempted a follow-up, Trump abruptly turned to her and said: “Quiet! Quiet, piggy.”
The reporter had begun asking: “If there’s nothing incriminating in the files, sir, why not…” before Trump cut her off.
Online reactions
Trump’s remark comes amid growing calls for the Justice Department to release all records related to Epstein. Over the weekend, he reversed his position, urging Republicans to back a bill demanding the release of the files.
The online reaction was swift and fierce.
One Twitter/X user wrote: “This is the president of the United States, who himself is overweight, calling another person piggy,” even posting a picture of the Muppet Miss Piggy alongside the comment.
Another added: “Just imagine ANY OTHER President saying that to a female journalist in a gaggle.”
Reddit users piled on, some using humor to highlight the moment. “Female reporters should from here on out start addressing him as Mr. Fat F*,”** one wrote, while another slammed the press: Continue reading…
