Newsom Mocks Trump Using a Crazy ‘Piggy’ Image Following the President’s Reporter Insult.

In a political climate already under immense tension, one moment aboard Air Force One became the spark that ignited a nationwide media wildfire. What began as a routine press exchange between President Donald Trump and journalists escalated into one of the week’s most discussed political controversies — and unexpectedly dragged California Governor Gavin Newsom into the spotlight as well.

It all started when veteran Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey attempted to ask Trump a follow-up question regarding the newly surfaced Epstein-related communications, which mentioned the president’s name. These questions came at a time when the release of the Epstein files was dominating headlines and social networks.

Lucey began with a calm, professional tone: “If there’s nothing incriminating in the files, sir, why not…”But she didn’t get to finish. Trump leaned forward sharply, lifted his hand, and interrupted in a tone that surprised even those used to his confrontational style: “Quiet. Quiet, piggy.”

The insult hung in the air for a brief moment, shocking the reporters present. Within minutes, the clip spread across the internet like wildfire — a moment of raw political theater that instantly took over social media feeds, television panels, and global headlines.

Aboard Air Force One: What Led to the Confrontation?

The exchange occurred on November 14, while Trump was traveling with senior staff. The administration was already facing intense scrutiny over the decision to release tens of thousands of pages of documents related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Reporters had been pressing for clarity:

• Why were certain names mentioned in leaked emails?

• Would Trump himself appear in the documents?

• Was the White House preparing for political backlash?

Tension was high, and the president appeared increasingly irritated by repeated questions linking his name to Epstein. When Lucey pressed further, the now-viral remark became his explosive response.

Outrage and Shock Across Social Media

The insult instantly took on a life of its own.

Journalist associations issued statements condemning the remark. Women’s advocacy groups criticized the president’s dismissive tone toward a female reporter. Even some Republicans privately admitted the comment was “unusual even for Trump” — an acknowledgment of how sharply it contrasted even with his typical media clashes. But perhaps the most unexpected reaction came from California Governor Gavin Newsom.

Gavin Newsom’s AI-Fueled Counterattack

Within hours of the clip going viral, Newsom’s official press office posted a barrage of AI-generated images mocking Trump. And they were not subtle. The first image depicted Trump as a cartoonish pig standing proudly in a lavish, gold-plated Oval Office — a direct jab at his reputation for excess and his insult toward Lucey.

Another image portrayed Trump as a full-bodied CGI pig, complete with a smug grin and a red tie. The exaggerated AI rendering was intentionally absurd, designed to strike a nerve and generate laughs from Trump critics online.

A third post resembled a fictional tabloid magazine cover, featuring Trump in pig form once again, under the headline:
“Exclusive: The President Speaks! Oink Once for Yes!”

The trolling grew even sharper with one last post that didn’t require AI — a real photograph featuring Trump and Jeffrey Epstein together, captioned only with a single emoji. The message was unmistakable.

Newsom was not merely responding to an insult. He was:

• Mocking Trump’s appearance

• Highlighting the Epstein controversy

• Framing Trump as a hypocrite

• Taking a public stand for the press

It was political messaging wrapped inside internet meme culture — quick, biting, visually striking, and designed for maximum virality.

The White House Responds

By Wednesday morning, the fallout had spread so widely that the White House felt compelled to issue a statement defending the president. “This reporter behaved in an inappropriate and unprofessional way toward her colleagues on the plane,” the statement claimed. “If you’re going to give it, you have to be able to take it.”

But critics across the political spectrum called the explanation weak. Many argued that regardless of the reporter’s behavior, the president of the United States should not resort to name-calling — especially not directed at a woman for asking a factual question. Meanwhile, Newsom’s AI images continued to circulate, gaining millions of views in under 24 hours.

The Broader Context: Epstein Files and Trump’s New Announcement

While the “piggy” insult captured headlines, Trump made an even larger announcement shortly after: He signed legislation directing the Department of Justice to release the long-anticipated Epstein files.On Truth Social, he wrote in all caps:

“I HAVE JUST SIGNED THE BILL TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!”

He credited congressional leaders for moving quickly, claiming Democrats under the Biden administration had “refused to release a single page.” This was immediately met with skepticism and political commentary:

• Was the timing meant to distract from the airplane incident?

• Would the files actually be released in full?

• Would high-profile names be redacted?

• Would the revelations have major political consequences?

Trump insisted the DOJ had already begun turning over documents, claiming tens of thousands of pages were being processed. What happened on Air Force One was not an isolated moment of frustration. It was a political spark that illuminated everything boiling beneath the surface of American politics in 2025. Trump’s remark — “Quiet, piggy” — quickly became more than just a viral clip.