As Trump's Tensions Escalate Over Epstein, So Does His War with Female Reporters
In a recent string of incidents, Donald Trump has demonstrated his long-standing hostility towards female journalists, escalating his verbal attacks on women covering the story surrounding his association with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. On Friday, the 79-year-old president was caught on camera using the derogatory term "piggy" to refer to a Bloomberg reporter who dared to ask him about his erratic behavior in relation to the Epstein case.
Trump's outburst follows a pattern of aggressive responses to female reporters covering the story, including a threatening statement towards ABC News, where he said their license should be revoked. The comment was sparked by an unflattering assessment of the network's reporting on the matter from Trump himself.
The White House has consistently refused to acknowledge whether it meant for the reporter to use the term "piggy" in reference to colleagues on a plane, but it is clear that the president finds questions about his actions regarding Epstein deeply upsetting. Notably, he has shown remarkable restraint when responding to male journalists covering similar topics.
During a tense Oval Office meeting with foreign leaders, Trump was confronted by a reporter asking why he chose not to release the Epstein files himself. Trump's response was furious, not only targeting the journalist but also accusing them of having "attitude" and calling them a "terrible reporter." He went on to belittle ABC News as a "crappy company" with fake news.
Trump has a history of using misogynistic language against female journalists, including dismissing Megyn Kelly's questions during a presidential debate by referencing menstruation. It is clear that the Epstein case has left him particularly flustered – and unfortunately for Trump, this trend will likely continue as long as women continue to press him on his involvement with Epstein.
In an era where journalists are facing increasing scrutiny over their reporting and sources, it's essential to remember that freedom of the press relies heavily on journalists' ability to ask tough questions without fear of intimidation or backlash. As tensions surrounding Trump's connection to Epstein show no signs of abating, reporters will continue to push for answers – even if it means enduring verbal attacks from the president himself.
In a recent string of incidents, Donald Trump has demonstrated his long-standing hostility towards female journalists, escalating his verbal attacks on women covering the story surrounding his association with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. On Friday, the 79-year-old president was caught on camera using the derogatory term "piggy" to refer to a Bloomberg reporter who dared to ask him about his erratic behavior in relation to the Epstein case.
Trump's outburst follows a pattern of aggressive responses to female reporters covering the story, including a threatening statement towards ABC News, where he said their license should be revoked. The comment was sparked by an unflattering assessment of the network's reporting on the matter from Trump himself.
The White House has consistently refused to acknowledge whether it meant for the reporter to use the term "piggy" in reference to colleagues on a plane, but it is clear that the president finds questions about his actions regarding Epstein deeply upsetting. Notably, he has shown remarkable restraint when responding to male journalists covering similar topics.
During a tense Oval Office meeting with foreign leaders, Trump was confronted by a reporter asking why he chose not to release the Epstein files himself. Trump's response was furious, not only targeting the journalist but also accusing them of having "attitude" and calling them a "terrible reporter." He went on to belittle ABC News as a "crappy company" with fake news.
Trump has a history of using misogynistic language against female journalists, including dismissing Megyn Kelly's questions during a presidential debate by referencing menstruation. It is clear that the Epstein case has left him particularly flustered – and unfortunately for Trump, this trend will likely continue as long as women continue to press him on his involvement with Epstein.
In an era where journalists are facing increasing scrutiny over their reporting and sources, it's essential to remember that freedom of the press relies heavily on journalists' ability to ask tough questions without fear of intimidation or backlash. As tensions surrounding Trump's connection to Epstein show no signs of abating, reporters will continue to push for answers – even if it means enduring verbal attacks from the president himself.
he's been doing this for yrs and ppl r still like "oh he's just joking" but we all know its not funny when ur getting roasted by women on tv 
and whats really crazy is hes trying to turn it around by saying journalists are fake news lol like who tries that in 2025? 
anyway gotta respect his ability to keep a straight face even when he's being super salty about it 
Trump's behavior towards female journalists is super concerning... Like, what's with all this hostility? 
And what's with the double standard? Ask men about Epstein and they get a free pass, but ask women and suddenly you're being sexist. 
Not buying it. Anyway, as long as journalists keep pushing for answers, Trump will continue to get his feathers ruffled. 
We need more of that, not less! 
Trump's behavior towards female journalists is just gettin' crazier by the day 
especially when it comes to somethin' as serious as Epstein. we need more women in media doin' investigative reporting on this stuff 
Trump's all about tryin' to silence them, but the truth is, journalists are doin' their job and holdin' him accountable 
female journalists are just trying to do their job & hold him accountable, but he retaliates like a sore loser 
Like, if you're not comfortable with being asked tough questions, maybe don't get into politics or start a controversy all by yourself? 
This is getting out of hand and it's not like women journalists are being unreasonable or anything! They're asking tough questions because they want to get to the truth and Trump needs to learn that sometimes you have to take a punch (or in this case, a verbal lashing) without throwing one back. And btw, has he ever even had a decent convo with a female journalist? I think not 
this guy is a total mess 
and his behavior towards female journalists is absolutely appalling 
and we'll keep pushing for answers even if it means getting roasted by your ego 
and the tantrums 
i mean i get it, he's trying to deflect attention but newsflash trump: female journalists are not going anywhere 
. We didn't have all these fancy news networks like Bloomberg or ABC News, but we still managed to get the story out without any tantrums 
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. We need more women in journalism, telling stories that matter and holding those in power accountable 
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. Newsflash, Donald: you can't just trash-talk your way out of this one 
. And yeah, it's a big deal that you've shown restraint with male reporters covering similar topics 
. The press needs to keep pushing back against Trump's attacks, even if it means enduring some verbal blows