Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has expressed sheer disbelief after former President Donald Trump told a female journalist to be 'quiet, piggy' during an exchange aboard Air Force One.
Kimmel's Scathing Monologue on the Incident
During his show, Kimmel dissected the viral moment, which occurred on Wednesday 19 November 2025. The comment was directed at a Bloomberg reporter who was pressing Trump on his connections to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Kimmel highlighted the extreme nature of the insult, joking that the outburst was so inappropriate it wouldn't even pass muster in a workplace harassment training video. His monologue captured the widespread shock at the former president's choice of words towards a journalist simply doing her job.
The White House Defence and Escalating Tensions
In a move that further fuelled the controversy, a White House official swiftly came to Trump's defence. The official claimed the reporter had acted 'inappropriately' and stated, 'if you’re going to give it, you have to be able to take.'
The situation did not end there. Trump subsequently turned his ire on an ABC News reporter, lashing out at what he perceived as her 'attitude' when she asked about his family's business and the Epstein files. In a chilling escalation, he suggested that the network's broadcast license should be revoked.
A Pattern of Behaviour and Public Reaction
This incident is not an isolated one, but part of a broader pattern of the former president confronting media figures. The use of a derogatory, body-shaming term like 'piggy' has drawn particular condemnation, raising serious questions about decorum and the treatment of journalists.
The event, defended by his staff and followed by further threats against the press, underscores the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media, setting a concerning precedent for political discourse.
