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Trump's Controversial Remarks and Epstein Files Bill Pass

11/20/2025

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Trump's Controversial Remarks

On November 19, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump faced backlash after calling Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey "Piggy" at a press event.
The White House defended the remarks, saying Lucey behaved unprofessionally.
Trump urged House Republicans to support the release of Epstein files, reversing his earlier stance.
The House passed the Epstein files bill 427-1, with Rep. Clay Higgins as the sole dissenting vote.
Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, emphasizing their partnership despite past controversies including the Khashoggi incident, a visit that drew criticism from human rights groups who urged the United States to address Saudi repression.

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Trump's Accusations Intensify

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized an ABC reporter in Oval Office on Nov. 18, 2025, calling Epstein 'a sick pervert' and the inquiry a 'Democrat hoax'.
He alleged Epstein financially supported Democrats and urged reporter to investigate, while labeling ABC as a 'radical-Left' network.
In related news, House Speaker Mike Johnson backed a bill regarding criminal justice procedures despite concerns over innocents, and Trump said he plans to sign it.

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Trump's Controversial Remarks

On November 19, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump faced backlash after calling Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey "Piggy" at a press event.
The White House defended the remarks, saying Lucey behaved unprofessionally.
Trump urged House Republicans to support the release of Epstein files, reversing his earlier stance.
The House passed the Epstein files bill 427-1, with Rep. Clay Higgins as the sole dissenting vote.
Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, emphasizing their partnership despite past controversies including the Khashoggi incident, a visit that drew criticism from human rights groups who urged the United States to address Saudi repression.

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