US EditionWhite House Defends Trump Calling Female Reporter ‘Piggy’
Leavitt argued Trump’s candidness and historic media access explain his conduct after calling a reporter “quiet, piggy” during a confrontation over Epstein questions.
- On Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Donald Trump at a White House news briefing after he called a female reporter `piggy`, framing her remarks as a response to that on‑record exchange.
- Late Friday night aboard Air Force One, reporters pressed President Trump about his name appearing in emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prompting the tense exchange.
- Leavitt argued the president's frankness explains his conduct, stating Trump always calls out fake news and shows frustration when reporters lie about him.
- Reporters pushed back at Thursday's briefing as Natalie Allison pressed Karoline Leavitt but was cut off, while Bloomberg News and The Guardian defended journalists' public service.
- Trump responded aboard Air Force One by disputing Epstein's claims, saying he `had a very bad relationship` with Epstein and dismissing questions with `Give me a break`.
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'Quiet, piggy': White House defends Trump's response to Epstein
Donald Trump during a meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia. Photo: Getty Images The White House has defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter "piggy" as she questioned him about the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president's remarks reflected his frankness and transparency.
"He Calls Out Fake News": US Defends Trump Calling Woman Journalist "Piggy"
The White House on Thursday defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter "piggy" as she questioned him about Jeffrey Epstein, saying the president's remarks reflected his frankness and transparency.
Unlovable questions often upset Donald Trump, now he's out of touch with a reporter. »Quiet, piggy,« he ruled her. The White House spokesperson thinks that's appropriate.
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