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“Shut up, piggy”.

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EddyF · 18/11/2025 19:48

Trump told a female reporter this. How come this behaviour is accepted but if it was former president Obama, people would have lost their mind. Obama had to practically be ‘perfect’. When Obama wore a tan suit, it was such a huge deal.

Racism is a sick illness.

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BlueJuniper94 · 18/11/2025 22:23

Nobody lost their minds when Biden called a guy whose line of questioning he didn't like "fat", just as rude. Dreadful behaviour from the lot of them

PhuckTrump · 18/11/2025 22:23

Sparklesandspandexgallore · 18/11/2025 20:18

Why is he never brought to account for anything?

I have no idea. It should have all ended in 2016 with “grab ‘em by the pussy,” yet here we are. 🤷‍♀️

Bobbinog · 18/11/2025 22:25

weegielass · 18/11/2025 21:35

i don't know the full context - was she being greedy with food or wearing a tshirt with a pig on it or anything that could explain it??

This is what I don't understand. Why 'piggy'? Is it an American phrase or something to do with the 3 little pigs maybe? Maybe the reporter is very pink 😂 Maybe it's a play on her name?
I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't get it.

lifeonmars100 · 18/11/2025 22:26

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 18/11/2025 20:40

Thinking rationally here; he said "Quiet, piggy!". Not the same as saying "Shut up!". He's not a fan of Bloomberg which she is a reporter for. The outlet is probably a heavily-biased news outlet favoured by Democrats. He was probably thinking a lot worse but was tame in his words given he was on camera. 'Piggy' is hardly insulting and if you find that it is, then, well, no advice for you from me. It's all tabloid fodder designed to rile people up, and it's worked.

He degrades the office that he holds and brings it into disrepute with his impoverished vocabulary and lack of manners

lifeonmars100 · 18/11/2025 22:28

PhuckTrump · 18/11/2025 22:23

I have no idea. It should have all ended in 2016 with “grab ‘em by the pussy,” yet here we are. 🤷‍♀️

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not to mention that appalling incident where he mocked a disabled man. That would have ruined the career of any politician in this country.

Nanny0gg · 18/11/2025 22:32

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 18/11/2025 20:40

Thinking rationally here; he said "Quiet, piggy!". Not the same as saying "Shut up!". He's not a fan of Bloomberg which she is a reporter for. The outlet is probably a heavily-biased news outlet favoured by Democrats. He was probably thinking a lot worse but was tame in his words given he was on camera. 'Piggy' is hardly insulting and if you find that it is, then, well, no advice for you from me. It's all tabloid fodder designed to rile people up, and it's worked.

It's hardly a) a compliment or b) remotely statesmanlike

The man is an utter joke (except we can't forget the power he wields)

Newnamehiwhodis · 18/11/2025 22:32

Bobbinog · 18/11/2025 22:25

This is what I don't understand. Why 'piggy'? Is it an American phrase or something to do with the 3 little pigs maybe? Maybe the reporter is very pink 😂 Maybe it's a play on her name?
I'm glad I'm not the only one that doesn't get it.

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He was calling her fat.
he has a big issue with women and their weight (even though he is grossly obese.)
he is a classless, demented, disgusting malignant narcissist. He is a giant orange toddler.

User5306921 · 18/11/2025 22:35

Newnamehiwhodis · 18/11/2025 22:21

We aren’t. (I live in the US.) it is now a widely held belief that he used Elon Musk’s assistance to rig the election. He’s a miserable embarrassment, and every day we wake up and ask each other “is he dead yet?”

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Why aren't all the news channels just refusing to report anything he does. Why aren't people boycotting the papers and stations who support him. Voting with their feet. There are enough clips of ICE doing his bidding that would have destroyed anyone.

I honestly think if there was an election tomorrow, the Americans would re-elect him. Its like they can't think objectively or clearly at all.

QueenofAssam · 18/11/2025 22:37

BriefEncountersOfTheThirdKind · 18/11/2025 20:24

Trump sycophants will accept anything
As would Obama sycophants

But most people are not just accepting that Trump said that. They just don't know what they can do any more, it's so low down on the list of things that man is getting away with (it's not even the worse thing he's said yesterday/today!)

You can disagree with his politics but I can’t imagine Obama being so disrespectful or rude to anyone.

NetZeroZealot · 18/11/2025 22:40

ShenandoahRiver · 18/11/2025 19:51

What is actually worse is that he is defending Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the White House this evening - defending him over the horrific murder of Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

This

Jewel52 · 18/11/2025 22:47

soupyspoon · 18/11/2025 20:22

This!!
Who is accepting it?

Lots of people liked Obama, lots of people criticised him.

Thats politics. Politicians and world leaders are hated, despised, loved and worshipped in equal measure.

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You’re mistaken, Trump has annihilated truth and accountability.

Happyjoe · 18/11/2025 22:48

Newnamehiwhodis · 18/11/2025 22:21

We aren’t. (I live in the US.) it is now a widely held belief that he used Elon Musk’s assistance to rig the election. He’s a miserable embarrassment, and every day we wake up and ask each other “is he dead yet?”

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I must admit to thinking, when you look at the long history of assassinated presidents in the USA how come it's not happened?! I am only joking of course, not condoning murder even if Trump seems to.

You do have my sympathies, must be an abysmal and frightening time, wondering what else is to come. Friend of mine, the British photographer was shot in the leg by the ICE agents, he can't believe what is happening in the US and so quickly.

GoodQueenWenceslaus · 18/11/2025 22:50

YorkshireGoldDrinker · 18/11/2025 20:40

Thinking rationally here; he said "Quiet, piggy!". Not the same as saying "Shut up!". He's not a fan of Bloomberg which she is a reporter for. The outlet is probably a heavily-biased news outlet favoured by Democrats. He was probably thinking a lot worse but was tame in his words given he was on camera. 'Piggy' is hardly insulting and if you find that it is, then, well, no advice for you from me. It's all tabloid fodder designed to rile people up, and it's worked.

Goodness. Your desperation is showing.

BountifulPantry · 18/11/2025 22:54

Trump doesn’t give a shit and why should he? He was re elected- people have allowed him to get away with it. Literally no consequences for him.

DuncinToffee · 18/11/2025 23:08

ShenandoahRiver · 18/11/2025 19:51

What is actually worse is that he is defending Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the White House this evening - defending him over the horrific murder of Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

Video here

https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3m5wc7pimqs2u

TeenLifeMum · 18/11/2025 23:10

He’s a convicted criminal who can do whatever the fuck he wants and still find supporters. It’s like a cult.

Notsurewhatisnormalanymore · 18/11/2025 23:11

I don’t think it’s racism although I don’t doubt that many people were towards Obama. I just think it’s simply that Trump seems untouchable, he’s disgusting, he lies, he’s a criminal and no one seems to be able to do a thing!

YourTruthorMine · 18/11/2025 23:21

What does this have to do with Obama - where's the sympathy towards the victim? Do women really matter that little to you?

SLeighHart · 18/11/2025 23:21

YABU for pretending that nobody is losing their minds over this and for trying to make it about Obama.

Glindaa · 18/11/2025 23:22

FuzzyPuffling · 18/11/2025 20:11

I saw it as misogyny, not racism.

Also, it was " Quiet, piggy"

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I am no Trump fan, but was he not just jokingly saying she’s being greedy and with her multiple questions and to give other reporters a chance to ask questions? I can imagine him saying it to a male or female, regardless of race .

Livelovebehappy · 18/11/2025 23:25

User5306921 · 18/11/2025 22:35

Why aren't all the news channels just refusing to report anything he does. Why aren't people boycotting the papers and stations who support him. Voting with their feet. There are enough clips of ICE doing his bidding that would have destroyed anyone.

I honestly think if there was an election tomorrow, the Americans would re-elect him. Its like they can't think objectively or clearly at all.

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Well unless the Democrats put up anyone other than Harris or Biden then I guess the Americans have little choice. Let’s not forget it was the Democrats who got Trump in by firstly sticking by someone not well or capable but manipulating the American public to think he was fine, followed by putting someone else forward when polls suggested she was hugely unpopular amongst voters. And now here we are…

TempestTost · 18/11/2025 23:25

YABU.

It was a dick ass thing to say, but people are not ok with it.

DuncinToffee · 18/11/2025 23:27

Glindaa · 18/11/2025 23:22

I am no Trump fan, but was he not just jokingly saying she’s being greedy and with her multiple questions and to give other reporters a chance to ask questions? I can imagine him saying it to a male or female, regardless of race .

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No, he didn't say it jokingly.

PaisleyGilmourStreet · 18/11/2025 23:40

We all think mean thoughts now and again. I'll admit that I actually have a grudging admiration for people who vocalise said thoughts.

Linzi2377 · 18/11/2025 23:42

I wonder why he despises the media 🤔