Trump's Confrontations With Female Journalists: From "Piggy" Comment to Threatening Media Licenses

Nov 19, 2025 12:39 pm CST

Donald Trump sparked controversy by calling a Bloomberg reporter "piggy" and attacking ABC News reporter Mary Bruce during a White House meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince. Trump threatened ABC's broadcast license and dismissed questions about Epstein files and Khashoggi's murder, highlighting his contentious relationship with the press, particularly female journalists.