During a Friday gaggle aboard Air Force One, a reporter asked President Trump about an email Jeffrey Epstein wrote that was released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. When she pressed for a follow-up, the president pointed and said, "Quiet. Quiet, Piggy." A White House official later characterized the reporter's behavior as "inappropriate and unprofessional" toward colleagues on the plane.
Trump Tells Reporter “Quiet, Piggy” During Air Force One Exchange Over Epstein Email
During a Friday gaggle aboard Air Force One, a reporter asked President Trump about an email Jeffrey Epstein wrote that was released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. When she pressed for a follow-up, the president pointed and said, "Quiet. Quiet, Piggy." A White House official later characterized the reporter's behavior as "inappropriate and unprofessional" toward colleagues on the plane.
11:41 PM, 11/19/2025Politics
During a Friday press gaggle aboard Air Force One, a female reporter asked President Donald Trump about an email written by Jeffrey Epstein that Democrats on the House Oversight Committee had released. As the reporter attempted a follow-up question, the president pointed at her and said, "Quiet. Quiet, Piggy."
In response to a request for comment, a White House official said the reporter "behaved in an inappropriate and unprofessional way towards her colleagues on the plane." No further details were provided.
"Quiet. Quiet, Piggy." — President Donald Trump, during the Air Force One gaggle
The brief exchange highlights continuing tensions between the administration and the press as questions about documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein circulate in public and on Capitol Hill. The House Oversight Committee's release of emails has prompted renewed attention and questions about the content and context of those messages.
This report focuses strictly on the interaction aboard the presidential plane and the official response; additional developments may follow as committee materials and reactions evolve.