White House defends Trump's 'piggy' remark towards female reporter

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White House defends Trump's 'piggy' remark towards female reporter

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White House defends Trump's 'piggy' remark towards female reporter

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The White House defended Trump's comment "quiet, piggy" to a female reporter.
Press Secretary Leavitt cited Trump's candor and openness with the press.
The Society of Professional Journalists condemned Trump's remarks as demeaning.
Trump also faced criticism for calling another female reporter "a terrible person."
The incident ties into ongoing discussions about behavior towards female journalists.

The White House defended President Donald Trump's recent remark, calling a female reporter "piggy" during a questioning about Jeffrey Epstein emails, asserting that his comments reflect his "frankness and transparency." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that voters appreciate Trump's communication style, especially his open responses to reporters, which allegedly played a role in his re-election, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

The exchange occurred aboard Air Force One, where Trump responded to inquiries about Epstein's claims regarding his knowledge of "the girls." When pressed for further commentary, he used the term "piggy," prompting backlash. Leavitt, in defense, emphasized that Trump often identifies "fake news" and expressed frustration toward misinformation, which he views as a threat to transparency, according to India Times and Reuters.

South China Morning Post and India Times.