White House press secretary defends Trump’s ‘piggy’ insult
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White House Defends Trump's 'Quiet, Piggy' Remark
President Trump's comment followed an Epstein-related question. Is this a misogynistic attack on the press, or a justified response to a rude interruption?
Above: The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks at the White House press briefing room in Washington D.C. on Nov. 20, 2025. Image credit: Celal Gunes/Anadolu/Getty Images
The Spin
Anti-Trump narrative
Trump's abhorrent "quiet, piggy" attack represents a dangerous escalation in his war against press freedom. This misogynistic bullying tactic is designed to silence journalists asking legitimate questions. The press corps' failure to defend their colleague shows how Trump's authoritarian behavior has been normalized.
Pro-Trump narrative
The reporter was rudely interrupting Trump while he tried to answer another journalist's question. Trump's direct response reflects the frankness voters elected him for, not misogyny. The woke media's fake outrage is hypocritical grandstanding.