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'Quiet, piggy': Trump responds to reporter after Epstein question

'Quiet, piggy': Trump responds to reporter after Epstein question

President Trump responded to a reporter's question about Jeffrey Epstein with the remark "Quiet, piggy" during a press interaction on Air Force One. The comment was directed at the female reporter who had asked about Epstein, a financier who died in prison while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. The president's response has drawn criticism, with some viewing it as a sexist and dismissive remark towards the reporter. The incident took place as the president was addressing the media on a range of topics, including the ongoing trade negotiations with China. The president's choice of words has sparked a debate about the appropriate conduct of public officials when responding to questions from the press.

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