Donald Trump’s confrontational relationship with the press has once again taken center stage, as his behavior toward journalists drew sharp criticism this week.
“Quiet! Quiet, piggy!”
Just days before reversing his position on the release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files, President Trump erupted in a tense exchange with a female Bloomberg reporter, an incident that many critics are calling one of his most extreme attacks on the press in recent months.
The confrontation took place on Air Force One on November 14, according to the BBC, while Trump faced questions regarding recently disclosed emails linked to Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in federal custody in 2019.
Trump downplayed the reporter’s inquiry, asserting that he knew nothing about the emails and insisting attention should be directed toward other figures mentioned in the correspondence, including former President Bill Clinton.
When Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey attempted a follow-up question, Trump abruptly addressed her, saying:
“Quiet! Quiet, piggy.”
The exchange quickly drew widespread attention, highlighting the president’s ongoing hostility toward the press and reigniting debates about decorum, accountability, and the treatment of journalists covering high-profile figures.
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The brief exchange was captured on camera and quickly went viral, igniting widespread outrage online. Footage shows Trump leaning in, pointing his finger, and delivering the remark with a sharp, unusual tone, interrupting the reporter mid-question.
The reporter had begun asking: “If there’s nothing incriminating in the files, sir, why not…” before Trump cut her off with his now-infamous comment.
