A viral clip of President Donald Trump is sparking outrage after he pointed his finger at a female reporter on Air Force One and told her, “Quiet, piggy.” The exchange happened when Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey asked him a question about the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Lucey began asking, “If there’s nothing incriminating in the files, sir, why not…” before Trump abruptly cut her off. He shouted, “Quiet! Quiet, piggy,” while gesturing directly at her. The interaction was captured and widely circulated within minutes.
Social media erupted with criticism. Many users expressed disbelief that a sitting president would speak to a journalist, especially a woman, in that manner. Comments included, “Imagine if another President had said that,” and “This is the President of the United States.”
Media organizations have not yet reported whether the White House plans to address the incident. Meanwhile, journalists and public figures are condemning the remark as disrespectful and unprofessional.