President Donald Trump sparked widespread condemnation after footage emerged showing him calling a female reporter "piggy" during a confrontation about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files.
The Air Force One Confrontation
New video evidence captured the moment when President Trump became hostile toward a journalist questioning him about the Epstein probe while aboard Air Force One. The incident occurred when the reporter attempted to ask about the contents of the controversial files.
The journalist had begun asking: "If there's nothing incriminating in the files, then why—" when Trump abruptly interrupted her. The President then pointed toward another female journalist and sneered the words: "Quiet, piggy."
Bipartisan Backlash and Political Fallout
The remark drew immediate criticism from both Democratic and Republican figures who condemned the President's unprofessional behavior. The political group Occupy Democrats expressed outrage at the incident, stating: "This is the President of the United States. This is how he talks to the press and other adults that he is supposed to lead. America can do so much better!"
This wasn't the first instance of Trump berating reporters, but the use of derogatory language toward a female journalist particularly alarmed observers across the political spectrum.
Epstein Files Release Moves Forward
The confrontation occurred against the backdrop of significant developments in the Epstein case. On November 18, the US House of Representatives was scheduled to vote on legislation that would compel the Justice Department to publicly release its files concerning the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
President Trump has indicated he would sign the bill releasing the Epstein files if it passes both the House and Senate. The timing of the Air Force One incident, occurring just as lawmakers prepared to vote on the file release, added to the controversy surrounding the administration's handling of the Epstein investigation.
The video footage of the encounter quickly circulated online, drawing attention to the President's conduct toward journalists and raising questions about transparency regarding the Epstein case documents.
