Trump called a journalist during Epstein case discussion
US President Donald Trump called a journalist “a pig” during a discussion on the “Epstein files” aboard Air Force One. The incident occurred on November 14, as the head of state was returning to Washington.
The incident happened after a CNN correspondent asked Trump why he was unwilling to disclose the remaining documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. In response, Trump pointed at her and said, “Quiet, quiet, pig.” This episode was yet another chapter in the president’s tense relationship with the media.
Earlier, Donald Trump urged Republicans in the House of Representatives to vote for the publication of documents related to Epstein amid rumors of a possible connection between him and the financier. A few days before this, Democrats speculated that Trump might have been aware of Epstein’s illegal activities, which the White House described as an attempt at discrediting.
Context of the case: Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, was charged with the sexual exploitation of minors. In August 2019, he was found dead in his cell, and the official cause of death was suicide. Scandals associated with Epstein’s name drew intense attention to his connections with many influential figures.
| Date | Event |
| August 10, 2019 | Epstein found dead in his cell |
| November 12, 2019 | Democrats accuse Trump of knowledge of Epstein’s actions |
| November 14, 2019 | Incident with journalist aboard Air Force One |
