Summary
President Donald Trump received criticism for calling a journalist "piggy" during a conversation about releasing files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump plans to sign a bill that requires the Justice Department to make these files public, but questions remain about how much will be revealed. Legal analyst Joyce Vance expressed concerns about the treatment of women in this situation.
Key Facts
- President Trump called a Bloomberg journalist "piggy" during a discussion about Epstein investigation files.
- Trump has agreed to sign a bill that demands public release of these files.
- Concerns exist about whether all relevant information will be made public due to potential redactions.
- Joyce Vance, a former prosecutor, criticized Trump's comments and handling of the situation.
- Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died in jail in 2019.
- The new bill has passed both the House and the Senate and awaits Trump’s signature.
- Trump ended his friendship with Epstein in the early 2000s.
- A potential new investigation may affect what information the Justice Department can release.
