Gavin Newsom mocks Trump with wild ‘piggy’ pic after president insults reporter

California Governor Gavin Newsom has entered the meme battlefield, targeting Donald Trump with AI-generated images following the president’s viral “piggy” remark toward reporter Catherine Lucey.

The incident occurred on November 14 aboard Air Force One when Lucey asked Trump about recently released Epstein emails. Trump interrupted her, saying, “Quiet. Quiet, piggy,” a clip that quickly spread across social media.

Newsom seized the moment to mock Trump, using his official press office on X to post AI-generated images portraying the former president as a pig. One showed him displaying a golden Oval Office renovation plan, another superimposed his face on a pig’s body.

The trolling escalated with additional posts referencing Trump’s media obsession, including a fake magazine cover, all continuing the pig-themed satire. One post even showed a seemingly real photo of Trump with Jeffrey Epstein, captioned simply, “piggies,” tying the imagery to the ongoing Epstein file controversy.

By midweek, the White House defended Trump, claiming the reporter acted “inappropriately and unprofessionally” toward her colleagues and adding, “If you’re going to give it, you have to be able to take it.”

Regarding Epstein documents, Trump announced he signed legislation for the Justice Department to release files tied to the late financier. He emphasized that nearly 50,000 pages had already been submitted to Congress, while criticizing the Biden administration for not providing related files.

Newsom’s memes and Trump’s statements highlight the intersection of politics, social media, and public controversies, showing how digital platforms are now central to political discourse and satire.