Wes Streeting has criticized Donald Trump for his disrespectful behavior towards a female reporter, where he derogatorily called her “Quiet! Quiet, piggy.”
The Health Secretary condemned such conduct towards women as outdated and expressed disbelief that a prominent British politician would address a political journalist in that manner.
Streeting emphasized that he wouldn’t want his sisters subjected to such treatment, stating that it is inappropriate in any setting, especially a professional one.
Trump directed the offensive remark at Bloomberg’s Catherine Lucey when she inquired about the Epstein files while aboard Air Force One on Monday evening.
Upon viewing the footage of Trump’s offensive remarks on ITV’s This Morning, Streeting straightforwardly stated that the behavior was unacceptable.
He highlighted the ongoing battle against sexism and misogyny in society, stressing the need to eradicate such language and behavior towards women from public discourse.
As he launched England’s inaugural Men’s Health Strategy, the Cabinet minister underscored the importance of transforming the perception of masculinity and strength.
Streeting expressed concern over online attempts to radicalize young men with sexist and misogynistic ideologies, emphasizing the need for positive male role models and rejecting toxic masculinity.
The new Government strategy on men’s health aims to address issues like suicide, alcohol misuse, and problem gambling, recognizing the unique health challenges faced by men.
The Department of Health pointed out that men often avoid seeking help, engage in risky behaviors, and struggle silently with mental health issues, prompting targeted investments in suicide prevention initiatives for middle-aged men in at-risk communities.
Note: The article has been updated to correct the misidentification of the reporter targeted by Trump.
