President Trump's Controversial Comments: Calling Journalists "Ugly" and "Piggy" Amid Media Criticism

Nov 27, 2025 09:24 pm CST

US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by labeling New York Times reporter Katie Rogers as "ugly" days after calling Bloomberg journalist Catherine Lucey "piggy." These incidents occurred amid his criticism of media coverage questioning his energy levels at age 79. Trump defended himself by citing recent physical and cognitive tests while attacking journalists who questioned him about various topics including the Jeffrey Epstein case and his relationship with Saudi leadership.