Wes Streeting has criticized Donald Trump for directing a derogatory remark towards a female reporter, calling her “Quiet! Quiet, piggy.”
The Health Secretary condemned such behavior towards women, stating that it should be a thing of the past and expressing disbelief that a prominent British politician would address a political reporter in a similar disrespectful manner.
Streeting emphasized that he would not tolerate his sisters being spoken to in such a manner, underscoring that such behavior is inappropriate, especially in a professional setting.
Trump hurled the offensive insult at Bloomberg’s Catherine Lucey when she posed a question about the Epstein files while en route to Washington on Air Force One.
Upon viewing the clip of Trump’s disparaging comments on ITV’s This Morning, Streeting unequivocally stated that it was unacceptable.
He further remarked that while challenges persist in British politics, there is little tolerance for such behavior towards female journalists and that efforts to combat sexism and misogyny in society must continue.
Streeting, who is launching England’s inaugural Men’s Health Strategy, highlighted the importance of reshaping the cultural perception of masculinity and strength, emphasizing the need for positive role models and rejecting toxic ideologies propagated online.
The new Government strategy for men’s health addresses critical issues such as suicide, alcohol misuse, and problem gambling, aiming to address the unique physical and mental health challenges faced by men.
The Department of Health highlighted that men often struggle silently, engaging in behaviors like smoking, drinking, gambling, and drug use more frequently than women, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support services.
The Government has committed to investing £3.6 million over the next three years in suicide prevention initiatives tailored for middle-aged men in communities at high risk, particularly in deprived areas of England.