Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Trump's 'Piggy' Remark Sparks Backlash
President Trump called a female reporter 'piggy' while she was trying to ask him a question.
Many people thought this was rude and disrespectful.
This isn't the first time he or his administration has used this term in public.
The reporter, Catherine Lucey, has been a journalist for over 20 years and covers the White House for Bloomberg News.
President Trump called Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey 'piggy' during a press interaction aboard Air Force One
Lucey was attempting to ask a question about the Jeffrey Epstein files
The exchange sparked backlash and was condemned by several journalists
This is not the first time Trump or his administration has used the term 'piggy' in a public context
Catherine Lucey is a senior White House correspondent for Bloomberg News with over 20 years of experience
- Who
- President Donald Trump, Catherine Lucey (Bloomberg News)
- What
- Trump called Lucey 'piggy' during a press interaction
- When
- Monday, aboard Air Force One
- Where
- Air Force One
- Why
- Lucey was asking Trump about the Jeffrey Epstein files
Trump Supporters
Journalists and Critics
Use of Term
Trump Supporters
Some Trump supporters argue that the term 'piggy' was not meant to be offensive and was used in a playful manner.
Journalists and Critics
Journalists and critics argue that the term is derogatory and disrespectful, especially when directed at a woman.
- Reporter's Name
- Catherine Lucey
- News Organization
- Bloomberg News
- Experience
- Over 20 years in journalism
- Previous Roles
- Associated Press, Wall Street Journal
- Trump's Previous Use of Term
- Called Miss Universe winner Alicia Machado 'Miss Piggy' in 1996
Sources
Who Did Trump Call 'Piggy'? All On Bloomberg's Catherine Lucey Who Asked Epstein Question
Trump Calls To Revoke ABC News' Licence Over Epstein Question
'Quiet…Quiet, Piggy': Trump Snaps At Female Reporter For Asking Him About Epstein Files
Trump insults woman journalist, calls her 'piggy' as Epstein questions hit nerve. Watch viral video
'Quiet, Piggy' To 'Terrible Reporter': Trump Hits Out At Women Journalists
Trump defends Saudi crown prince on journalist Khashoggi's killing
Gavin Newson flips 'quiet, piggy' insult on Trump, trolls POTUS with humiliating pictures. Check them out HERE
‘Quiet, quiet piggy’: Donald Trump insults a woman journalist, and it is not the first time
Trump's White House tried to dodge a vote on the Epstein files. It failed – ThePrint – ReutersFeed
