Former President Donald Trump is facing criticism after lashing out at a reporter who questioned him about newly released emails tied to Jeffrey Epstein.
The exchange occurred on November 14 aboard Air Force One as Trump traveled to Mar-a-Lago.
Reporters asked about a batch of emails disclosed two days earlier by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who said the messages were obtained from Epstein’s estate.
In one email to Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein referred to Trump as “that dog that hasn’t barked,” noting that a redacted victim had spent significant time with Trump yet “has never once been mentioned.” Maxwell responded that she had been considering the matter.
QUIET PIGGY!!
Trump crashes out and derails a reporter with a stern comment! This is the President of the United States. This is how he talks to the press and other adults that he is supposed to lead.
America can do so much better! pic.twitter.com/NygY1Sm2In
— Occupy Democrats (@OccupyDemocrats) November 18, 2025
Asked whether the emails contained anything damaging, Trump rejected the idea, saying he had long maintained a “bad relationship” with Epstein.
When a Bloomberg reporter attempted a follow-up, Trump abruptly pointed at her and said, “Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.”
The remark immediately drew condemnation, echoing earlier accusations about Trump’s treatment of women, including former Miss Universe Alicia Machado’s account that he mocked her with similar insults during the 1990s.
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