White House Defends Trump's "Piggy" Comment Toward Female Journalist Amid Epstein Questions

Nov 21, 2025 12:29 pm CST

The White House has defended President Donald Trump after he called a female reporter "piggy" during questioning about Jeffrey Epstein, claiming his remarks demonstrate the frankness and transparency that voters appreciate. This incident, which occurred aboard Air Force One and went viral, is part of a pattern of confrontational interactions between Trump and female journalists that has drawn criticism from press freedom organizations.