Trump's 'Miss Piggy' Slur Resurfaces Amid Backlash Over Air Force One Remark
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US President Donald Trump is facing fresh criticism after a 25-year-old remark resurfaced in which he allegedly called a former beauty pageant winner 'Miss Piggy'. The incident comes on the heels of Trump's comment aboard Air Force One, where he referred to White House correspondent Catherine Lucy as 'quiet piggy' after she asked him about the Epstein files. Alicia Machado, who won the Miss Universe title in 1996 at the age of 19, claims Trump called her 'Miss Piggy' after she put on weight following her win. She also alleged that Trump threatened to take away her crown and frequently belittled her, calling her 'ugly' and 'fat'. The backlash against Trump has grown, with New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury joining the chorus of criticism on social media. Stansbury tweeted that she was part of the 'Miss Piggy generation' and shared a clip of Hillary Clinton, who had previously highlighted Trump's alleged remark. Trump's comment has sparked comparisons to the Muppet character Miss Piggy, who is known for her confidence and vulnerability. However, the term has taken on a derogatory connotation, with many using it to describe women who are belittled and demeaned by men in positions of power. Former Miss America Gretchen Carlson also shared her own experience of being called 'Miss Piggy' by a celebrity judge who wrote a book saying she was too fat to win the title, despite weighing 105 pounds. The controversy has raised questions about the treatment of women in the media and the impact of Trump's comments on the press corps. As one person on social media noted, 'The entire press corps would wear Miss Piggy masks to the briefings if they had any guts at all'.
