The president of the United States, , has unleashed criticism from the journalistic community – once again – for having ordered to silence a reporter on board Air Force One whom he insulted by calling her a “little pig.” Although his words did not generate much attention on Friday, when they occurred, last night the president’s video went viral on social networks, which provoked the repudiation of several journalists.
White House correspondent for the Bloomberg agency, asked Trump on the presidential plane about when the Republican ordered him to shut up. “Silence. Silence, little pig,” Trump responded, pointing his finger at the reporter, who questioned him for his evasions about the Epstein case if the documents do not contain “anything incriminating” against him.
Jake Tapper, one of the star anchors of the CNN network, described the president’s attitude on social network X as “disgusting and completely unacceptable.” Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson also called the comment “disgusting and degrading.” The firm of the attacked reporter, Bloomberg, issued a statement in which it stated that its journalists in the White House “provide an essential public service, asking questions without fear or favor.” “We remain focused on reporting on matters of public interest fairly and accurately,” he added.
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Trump’s attacks and insults against journalists for not liking the questions they ask him are common in his press conferences, in which he usually accuses them of spreading “fake news.”
This same Tuesday he called ABC News’ Mary Bruce a “terrible reporter” during a press conference in the Oval Office with the Saudi crown prince, Mohamed bin Salmán.
The journalist asked him why he did not order the Department of Justice to publish the papers of Epstein, a former friend of his, and waited for Congress to approve it. “I think you’re a terrible reporter,” said Trump, who also threatened to withdraw ABC’s operating license.
In the same appearance, he complained that his visitor was asked about the murder he ordered of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, in 2018. North American intelligence itself is aware of his involvement in that of the former columnist for The Washington Postwhen he went to the consulate of his country in Istanbul (Turkey). Yesterday, the Republican completely exonerated his friend from the Middle East, who has become the United States’ greatest defensive ally, except for NATO.
“He didn’t know anything about it, and we can leave it at that,” he tried to get out of the question. “You mention someone who was extremely controversial,” the US president continued. “A lot of people didn’t like that man you’re talking about; whether you liked him or not. Things happen.” And period.
