Trump insults a journalist when she asked her about Epstein’s files and unleashes criticism: “Shut up, little pig”

Although his words did not generate much attention on Friday, when they occurred, this Tuesday the president’s video went viral on social networks, which provoked the repudiation of several journalists.

Catherine Luceyagency’s White House correspondent Bloombergasked Trump on the presidential plane about the declassification of documents in the case of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein when the Republican ordered him to shut up.

“Be quiet. “Shut up, little pig.”Trump responded, pointing his finger at the reporter, who questioned him about his evasions about the Epstein case if the documents do not contain “anything incriminating” against him.

Jake Tapper, one of the network’s star presenters CNNdescribed this Tuesday on the social network X the president’s attitude as “disgusting and completely unacceptable.” The former presenter of Fox News Gretchen Carlson also called the comment “disgusting and degrading.”

Bloomberg issued a statement saying its White House journalists “provide an essential public service, asking questions without fear or favor.” “We remain focused on reporting on matters of public interest fairly and accurately,” he added.

Trump’s attacks and insults against journalists for not liking the questions they ask him are common in his press conferences, in which he usually accuses them of spreading “fake news” (fake news).

This same Tuesday he called Mary Bruce, from ABC Newsduring a press conference in the Oval Office with the Saudi crown prince, Mohamed bin Salmán.The journalist asked him why he did not order the Department of Justice to publish the papers of Epstein, a former friend of his, and waited for Congress to approve it.

“I think you’re a terrible reporter,” said Trump, who also threatened to withdraw the network’s operating license. ABC.