1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

I write to you as a deeply concerned constituent to demand that you and your colleagues in Congress publicly and forcefully condemn the repeated, demeaning, and misogynistic language used by President Donald Trump toward women — including women in the press and in Congress. Over the past several months, Trump has escalated a pattern of insulting and infantilizing remarks, particularly directed at female elected officials. For example: • He repeatedly called Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez “very low IQ” and challenged them (and others) to take some kind of “IQ test.” • He has framed himself as a protector of women, saying he will protect them “whether they like it or not,” a posture that former aides have criticized as infantilizing. • He has insulted Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her “Lyin’ Kamala Harris” and other disparaging names. Most recently, aboard Air Force One on November 14, 2025, Trump told a female Bloomberg reporter — identified as Catherine Lucey — to be “Quiet. Quiet, piggy,” after she asked a follow-up question about the Jeffrey Epstein files. He wagged a finger in her face while doing so. The White House later defended his remarks, calling her “inappropriate and unprofessional” toward her colleagues — without providing any evidence to back up that claim. This is not an isolated lapse in decorum. It is part of a long-standing pattern: Trump has used “piggy” or similar insults about or to women before, including to female journalists. Such language violates basic norms of respect, especially coming from the President of the United States. Why this matters — and why Congress must act: 1. Undermines respect in public discourse. When the President addresses a woman journalist as “piggy,” he degrades both the individual and the institution of the free press. This sets a dangerous precedent: if the President treats competent, professional women this way, it normalizes disrespect and misogyny in political and public life. 2. Targets women in authority. The repeated insults are not random — they disproportionately target women in powerful or public roles (members of Congress, journalists). That suggests these attacks are gendered, not just personal. 3. Chills democratic participation. Such rhetoric can intimidate women from entering or continuing in public service. If women in Congress or in journalism are publicly demeaned, it discourages others from speaking up, asking difficult questions, or seeking office. 4. Institutional accountability. Congress has a responsibility, not just for policy, but for norms. By condemning these insults, Congress would be affirming that gendered attacks are unacceptable, even from the President. Silence would be a signal that such behavior is tolerated. What I respectfully urge you to do: • Issue a formal statement. Use your position to publicly condemn Trump’s “Quiet, piggy” remark (and other similar attacks), calling it demeaning, misogynistic, and beneath the dignity of the presidency. • Pass a resolution. Work with colleagues across the aisle to introduce or co-sponsor a resolution that denounces the use of gendered insults, supports a free and independent press, and reaffirms the value of women’s full participation in public life. • Hold a hearing. Use a congressional hearing (for example, in the House Oversight Committee) to examine the impact of such rhetoric on democratic institutions, press freedom, and gender equality. • Promote leadership and culture change. Urge congressional leaders to adopt and enforce norms (in their own caucuses or chambers) that discourage gendered harassment and demeaning language — from any political leader. A strong response from Congress is not optional — it is necessary. When the President of the United States uses sexist insults to shut down a woman’s legitimate question, it is a threat to the dignity not only of that woman but of our democratic institutions themselves. Also it puts women in even more dangerous situations that could be physically violent by implying that women are less than and should not be treated as human beings but as possessions. These are similar beliefs and actions held by pedophiles and rapists when they treat their victims - children and women. I strongly urge and trust that you will act with seriousness and courage on this matter.