Attacked female journalists with sexist and demeaning language
November 20, 2025
Procedural Bypass
Founders' Principles Violated
Guardrails Violated
Why Level 2?
Disproportional escalation: Sexist and demeaning attacks on female journalists. Multiple guardrails bypassed: First Amendment, presidential norms, free press. Measurable harm to respect for free press and professional journalism.
What Happened
Context
During press interactions in November 2025, President Trump attacked female journalists with sexist and demeaning language, calling Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey 'piggy' when she asked about Epstein files, calling another journalist 'a terrible person,' and describing New York Times reporter Katie Rogers as 'ugly, both inside and out.'
Action Taken
Attacked female journalists with sexist and demeaning language during press interactions in November 2025. Called Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey 'piggy' when she asked about Epstein files, called another journalist 'a terrible person,' and described New York Times reporter Katie Rogers as 'ugly, both inside and out.' The attacks violated norms of presidential conduct and raised concerns about intimidation of journalists. Media organizations and journalist groups condemned the attacks as sexist and unprofessional.
In His Own Words
"Catherine Lucey is a piggy."
"Katie Rogers is ugly, both inside and out."
"These reporters are terrible people."
What's Wrong
Sexist and demeaning attacks on female journalists violate norms of presidential conduct and raise concerns about intimidation of the press. The attacks were made during official press interactions and undermined respect for First Amendment protections and journalistic independence. Media organizations condemned the attacks as sexist and unprofessional.
Impact
Institutional: Attacks violate norms of presidential conduct and raise concerns about intimidation of journalists. Political: Widespread condemnation from media organizations and journalist groups. Operational: Attacks undermined respect for First Amendment protections and journalistic independence. Cultural: Sexist language undermines respect for women and professional journalism.