Fact Check: Did Trump call a reporter “piggy” on Air Force One?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: President Trump said “Quiet, piggy!” to a reporter during a press gaggle on Air Force One.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Snopes verified that Trump did use the phrase while responding to questions about the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. A Trump official defended the remark by accusing the reporter of acting “inappropriately,” though no evidence of such behavior was provided.

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Last Updated on November 20, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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