Donald Trump insulted a female reporter with a two-word outburst when she inquired about the Epstein files. The US President, fielding questions aboard Air Force One on the way to Washington, sharply responded to journalist Catherine Lucey. Lucey had raised the issue of his name appearing numerous times in emails from Jeffrey Epstein, a notorious American pedophile, as part of a recent release of 22,000 documents by Congress.
Trump leaned in, pointed at her, and exclaimed, “Quiet! Quiet, piggy.” Lucey, a senior White House reporter for Bloomberg, was the recipient of the derogatory remark.
Today, the House is set to vote on a bill compelling the public disclosure of Epstein-related files held by the Justice Department. Initially met with strong opposition from Republican leadership and Trump, the bill has now garnered Trump’s support, following his change of stance over the weekend. Trump urged House Republicans to back the bill, indicating a significant shift in his position.
Trump’s endorsement virtually guarantees the bill’s passage in the House, intensifying pressure on the Senate to take up the matter. Trump affirmed that he would sign the bill if it clears both chambers of Congress, emphasizing the need for Senate review.
Efforts for more transparency in the Epstein sex trafficking investigation have gained momentum since lawmakers returned to Washington after a prolonged hiatus during the government shutdown. Recent revelations from Epstein’s emails, including allegations of Trump’s involvement, have reignited the demand for accountability.
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Additionally, the Mirror disclosed that author Michael Wolff had allegedly sent Epstein a draft of his book containing claims about Trump’s personal life. Responding to the allegations, the individual implicated in the book vehemently denied the accusations as baseless and defamatory.
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