Former President Donald Trump directed a derogatory remark towards a female journalist in response to her inquiry about the Epstein files. The incident occurred during a press conference on Air Force One where Trump rebuked reporter Catherine Lucey. Lucey, a senior White House correspondent for Bloomberg, had raised concerns regarding Trump’s association in the Epstein case, which has generated significant attention following the release of a substantial trove of documents by Congress.
Trump’s outburst, where he called the journalist “Quiet! Quiet, piggy,” came amidst increasing pressure on the Justice Department to disclose the Epstein files publicly. Initially met with opposition from Republican leaders and Trump himself, the bill compelling the release of these documents is set for a crucial vote in the House. Despite initial resistance, Trump’s stance shifted over the weekend, urging House Republicans to support the bill.
With Trump’s endorsement, the bill is likely to pass the House with strong bipartisan backing, prompting the Senate to consider the matter. Trump indicated his willingness to sign the bill if it successfully clears both chambers of Congress, emphasizing the need for Senate involvement in the process.
The renewed scrutiny over the Epstein case gained momentum as lawmakers reconvened in Washington after a prolonged hiatus due to the government shutdown. Revelations from Epstein’s emails, including allegations linking Trump to the scandal, have reignited demands for transparency and accountability in the investigation.
In a separate development, journalist Michael Wolff was reported to have corresponded with Epstein, claiming Trump had made inappropriate remarks about his assistant. Denying these assertions, the assistant dismissed the allegations as baseless and defamatory, refuting the credibility of the claims made by Wolff.
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Note: The article has been corrected to accurately identify the reporter targeted by Trump.