In a recent incident aboard Air Force One, former President Donald Trump reverted to demeaning rhetoric, addressing Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey as “Quiet. Quiet, piggy,” after she queried about the unreleased files on Jeffrey Epstein. Trump’s derogatory comment underscores a troubling pattern of behavior toward women, particularly those in the media who challenge him.

Joyce Vance, a former federal prosecutor and current professor at the University of Alabama School of Law, responded to Trump’s insult with a creative and empowering proposition. Writing in her Substack titled *Civil Discourse*, Vance suggests that women should adopt Miss Piggy — the bold, self-assured Muppet character known for her unapologetic glamour and assertiveness — as a symbol of resistance against such derogatory attacks.

Miss Piggy, a fixture in popular culture since the 1970s, has long been celebrated for her confident and ambitious persona. In 2015, she was honored with a feminist award by the Sackler Center for Feminist Art, highlighting her role as a feminist icon who embraces her appearance, success, and star billing without compromise.

Vance’s call to action comes at a time when the societal push against gender-based insults and demeaning comments remains significant. By proposing Miss Piggy as a mascot of sorts, Vance aims to transform a moment of disrespect into an empowering movement for women. She argues that if a city like Portland can reclaim symbols in its protest against militarization, then women, too, can reclaim what was intended as an insult and turn it into a symbol of resilience and defiance.

The incident and Vance’s response highlight a broader issue of powerful men using their platforms to belittle and silence women. However, Vance’s perspective is not just about confrontation. It’s about responding with humor, strength, and perhaps a touch of irreverence, showing that women will not be demeaned nor dismissed.

This approach does not only challenge Trump’s behavior but also serves as a broader call to action for respecting women, particularly in spaces where they are meant to hold power to account. By channeling the spirit of Miss Piggy, Vance’s response is a pitch-perfect call for women everywhere to stand tall and speak louder, never backing down from a challenge or a chance to reclaim their power.