Trump Faces Backlash After Calling Female Reporter ‘Piggy’. President Trump sparks criticism after referring to Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey as “piggy” during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One. The remark, initially overlooked, gains traction as journalists condemn the language as demeaning and unacceptable. Lucey was questioning Trump about the Epstein files when he cut her off, pointing at her and saying: “Quiet. Quiet, piggy.” Jake Tapper and Gretchen Carlson publicly denounce the insult, calling it degrading and unprofessional. Bloomberg defends its journalist, stressing the importance of asking questions “without fear or favor” in the public interest. Critics highlight Trump’s long history of appearance-based attacks on women, including past comments about Alicia Machado and April Ryan. The IWMF warns that Trump’s gendered insults can fuel further abuse toward women journalists and chill press freedom. A White House official blames Lucey without evidence, while Ryan urges her to continue pressing for answers despite intimidation.