Tag: Press Secretary
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White House Defends Trump’s ‘Piggy’ Remark: A Look at the Backing and Context
New Defense for a Controversial Comment The White House on Thursday mounted a robust defense of President Donald Trump after he referred to a Bloomberg News correspondent as a “piggy” during a recent exchange. Officials argued that the remark was a pointed response to what they describe as persistent “fake news” and misrepresentation of the…
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White House Defends Trump’s ‘Piggy’ Remark: Press Secretary Stands by Insult as Fight Over Media Intensifies
Overview The White House on Thursday offered a forceful defense of President Donald Trump after he referred to a Bloomberg News correspondent as a “piggy.” The administration argued that Trump’s remarks are a necessary counter to what it views as biased or misleading reporting, framing the exchange as part of a broader effort to challenge…