Wes Streeting has criticized Donald Trump for his derogatory remarks towards a female journalist, where he referred to her as “Quiet! Quiet, piggy.” The Health Secretary condemned such behavior as outdated and expressed disbelief that a prominent British politician would speak to a reporter in such a disrespectful manner.
Streeting emphasized that he would not tolerate his sisters being addressed in such a manner, stating that it is inappropriate regardless of the setting. Trump directed the offensive comment at Bloomberg’s Catherine Lucey while responding to a question about the Epstein files during a flight to Washington on Air Force One.
Upon viewing the footage of Trump’s offensive language on ITV’s This Morning, Streeting unequivocally stated that such behavior is unacceptable. He highlighted the ongoing battle against sexism and misogyny in society, stressing the need to eradicate such language and attitudes towards women.
As Streeting launched England’s inaugural Men’s Health Strategy, he outlined efforts to redefine societal perceptions of masculinity and strength. He expressed concern about online influences promoting sexist and misogynistic ideologies to young men, advocating for better role models and rejecting toxic masculinity.
The Government is introducing a new strategy focusing on men’s health issues such as suicide, alcohol misuse, and problem gambling. The initiative aims to address the unique physical and mental health challenges that men face, acknowledging that men often hesitate to seek help and engage in risky behaviors more frequently than women.
The Department of Health disclosed plans to invest £3.6 million over three years in suicide prevention initiatives targeting middle-aged men in vulnerable communities, particularly in deprived areas across England where the risk of suicide is higher.
(Note: The article has been updated to correct the misidentification of the reporter targeted by Trump.)