Donald Trump has faced renewed scrutiny after telling Bloomberg correspondent Catherine Lucey to be 'quiet, piggy' during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One on 14 November 2025. The exchange took place as Lucey questioned him about newly released emails connected to financier Jeffrey Epstein. The remark was heard by journalists travelling with the former president and quickly reported by national and international media outlets.
Reaction to the incident was immediate, with reporters and commentators arguing that the language was inappropriate and disrespectful for a political figure engaging with the press. Observers also noted that Trump has previously attracted criticism for confrontational exchanges with female journalists during his time in office. The episode has revived wider discussion about standards of political communication and the expectations placed on public leaders when addressing the media.
