In a series of heated exchanges, former U.S. President Donald Trump has come under fire for his aggressive responses to female journalists during high-profile events. The incidents, which have drawn widespread criticism, occurred during a White House visit by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and aboard Air Force One. Trump’s confrontational behavior began when he referred to Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey as ‘piggy’ after she questioned him about the Jeffrey Epstein case. This comment, which surfaced on social media, was labeled ‘disgusting and completely unacceptable’ by CNN’s Jake Tapper. Days later, Trump targeted ABC News reporter Mary Bruce during a press event in the Oval Office. Bruce had raised pointed questions about potential conflicts of interest involving Trump’s family business and the Saudi Crown Prince’s alleged role in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Trump dismissed her inquiries as ‘fake news’ and accused her of being a ‘terrible reporter.’ He also threatened ABC’s broadcast license, urging the U.S. broadcast regulator to investigate the network. Trump’s repeated denials of involvement in the Epstein scandal and his defense of Prince Mohammed further fueled the controversy. These incidents highlight ongoing tensions between the former president and the press, raising concerns about press freedom and presidential conduct.
