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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump's Body Language After He Learns He's Been Brutally Mocked Spoke Volumes, Experts Say
President Donald Trump sparked a lot of chatter online after firing back at a reporter who asked him about a brutal yet tasty-sounding acronym his tariff policies have inspired. But body language experts think the president's nonverbal responses also gave viewers quite a lot to chew on. On Wednesday, a reporter told Trump that some Wall Street analysts are dismissing his tariff threats with the slogan 'TACO,' which stands for 'Trump Always Chickens Out.' The mocking acronym references the fact that Trump has announced high tariffs, only to back off shortly after. The president's on-again, off-again tariffs have caused markets to tumble and then rise again. The TACO acronym was coined by The Financial Times' Robert Armstrong. When the reporter asked Trump to weigh in on the term, the president concluded by sharply chiding her: 'Don't ever say what you said. That's a nasty question. To me, that's the nastiest question.' Reporter: Wall Street analysts have a new term called the TACO trade.. Saying Trump always chickens out on tariffs… Trump: I kick out?Reporter: Chicken I gave the E.U. a 50% tax tariff. They called up and said, please, let meet right now. You call that… — Acyn (@Acyn) May 28, 2025 Trump's controversial tariff policies have faced criticism from global leaders, several lawsuits and even skepticism from other Republicans and some of his backers. But body language experts think his response to being mocked that he's 'chickened' out on his tariff threats didn't sit well with him. When the reporter asked Trump about TACO, the president initially heard 'kick out' instead of 'chickens out.' When the reporter corrected him, Trump looked away with 'slight sadness around his eyes' and '[twisted] his mouth showing he is upset,' said Patti Wood, a body language and nonverbal communication expert and author of 'SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma.' Wood said that when Trump referenced the 'chickening out' dig moments later, his body language demonstrated 'a lack of confidence and conviction with what he just said.' 'His head tilts, shoulders are down and not up, and his eyes squint and he looks down and away,' she said. Traci Brown, an author and body language expert, said that Trump showcased a smile that was likely intended to 'hide his anger.' 'We see his bottom teeth in this smile more than in his real smiles,' she told HuffPost. 'That's the tell. The other tell of a cover-up is the change of tone in his voice. He uses that when he's working to create a distraction — as is evidenced by his rambling.' Denise M. Dudley, a psychologist and author of 'Making Relationships Last,' told HuffPost that she believes Trump 'sort of goes somewhere else' after he learns about the TACO acronym and said he flashed a 'tiny smile of recognition' that was possibly a combination of 'embarrassment and the start of an anger sequence.' 'Next, he starts to shake his head in the negative direction; not in an emphatic 'no' way, but more in a 'mad dad who's disappointed in his kid' way,' she said. Karen Donaldson, a communication and body language expert, said that Trump's body language showed that he was 'actively listening' to the reporter's question, but that when he realized what was actually said, he 'showcased a quick smirk' that conveyed he thought what he was hearing was 'slightly comical.' 'Then he looked away from the reporter who was asking a question while he spoke, which showcases a disregard for their presence,' she told HuffPost. 'It also signals a disinterest for the person and/or what is being said.' Brown said she noticed that immediately before Trump criticized the reporter for her TACO question, he 'stands up really straight and puffs his chest out.' 'That's a power display,' she said. 'Then he shrinks as he makes the 'don't ever say that' quote and points. Shrinking doesn't show confidence. But pointing shows threat. So he's a bit mixed here.' Dudley said that Trump frowned during that moment 'more than usual' and started 'shaking his head in the negative direction.' 'Also, interestingly, he really pauses between 'don't ever say' and 'what you said,'' she continued. 'It's a pretty long pause, coupled with head shaking and frowning. He's searching for words and isn't sure how to finish that sentence. This TACO comment has bothered him.' Donaldson said that Trump widened his eyes when he told the reporter that her question was 'nasty,' which communicates that he's 'intently focused on what he is saying and also wants everyone to be as well.' 'As he speaks, his back straightens up instantly before he relaxes again; that signals that he is highly confident in that moment, paired with what he was saying,' she said. 'Then his body language becomes dismissive as he shifted the direction his upper torso was facing.' Wood said that Trump glared with anger as he told the reporter, 'Don't ever say what you said.' His brows moved 'downward' in an angry fashion, and his mouth was 'wide open and snarling,' she said, calling it a 'lion snarl.' Wood said that when Trump called the reporter's question a 'nasty question,' she noticed a 'sadness' in his eyes despite the 'anger in his voice.' 'His face looks like he might want to cry,' she said. Overall, Dudley said that she believes Trump appeared 'more flustered than usual' throughout his entire response to the reporter. 'I've always assumed he has the toughest skin in the world, and that he must love being attacked and attacking back, but in this clip, I think he's mad,' she said. 'Is he mad that his staff hasn't told him about the TACO thing? Is he mad about the TACO thing itself? Is he mad that the reporter made him look bad? Who knows!' Appeals Court Reinstates Most Of Trump's Tariffs For Now Trump Short-Circuits Over Wall Street's 4-Letter Slogan For Him 'Utterly Embarrassing': Critics Cluck Back At Trump After Bizarre 'Chicken' Meltdown
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Trump Says He's Considering Pardons for Gretchen Whitmer Kidnap Plotters
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Talking to reporters on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he would "take a look" at pardons for the individuals found guilty of plotting to kidnap Democratic Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2022. When asked, "Will you pardon the people who are accused of conspiring to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer?" The president responded in part, "I will take a look at it. I did watch the trial. It looked to me like somewhat of a railroad job, I will be honest to you. It looked to me like some people said stupid things. They were drinking and I think they said stupid things." Reporter: Will you pardon the people who are accused of conspiring to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer? Trump: I will take a look at it. I did watch the trial. It looked to me like somewhat of a railroad job, I will be honest to you. It looked to me like some people said stupid things.… — Acyn (@Acyn) May 28, 2025 This is developing news and will be updated as more information is available.
Int'l Business Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Trump Insists Apple Can Move Production to the US Because of 'Computerized' Factories After Threatening Tariffs
Trump answered questions about a variety of executive orders he signed recently at the White House on Friday. President Donald Trump stated that Apple could create computerized production plants in the US to produce iPhones at the same price they are being produced at now after threatening to levy tariffs against the company. Trump answered questions about a variety of executive orders he signed at the White House on Friday. When speaking to press, one reporter asked him why he was so confident that Apple would be able to shift iPhone production to the US from overseas. "Oh, they can, and a lot of it is so computerized now. These plants are amazing if you look at them. But they can do that, and actually, as you know, Apple is coming in with $500 billion. So are the chip companies we have," said the President. "All of the chip companies are coming in with the biggest, $500 billion, $200 billion, $250 billion in spending. But we're talking about the iPhone now and, you know, if they're going to sell it in America I want it to be built in the United States," he continued. Reporter: What makes you confident that Apple can build in the US at a price that— Trump: Oh they can, a lot of it is so computerized. These plants are amazing — Acyn (@Acyn) May 23, 2025 Social media users quickly pointed out the fallacies in Trump's arguments, indicating that shifting production to the US would increase Apple's costs. "Does he really think Apple didn't run exhaustive cost analyses across every potential country - including the US - before deciding where to manufacture? They know exactly what US production would cost, down to the tiniest detail. If it was more profitable, they'd already be doing it," wrote one user. Does he really think Apple didn't run exhaustive cost analyses across every potential country - including the US - before deciding where to manufacture? They know exactly what US production would cost, down to the tiniest detail. If it was more profitable, they'd already be doing… — Ilyas Ibrahim Mohamed (@iiliyaa) May 23, 2025 "So Donald is giving a company less than 30 days to build a complicated factory that will immediately begin producing. He really thinks like that?" wrote another. So Donald is giving a company less than 30 days to build a complicated factory that will immediately begin producing. He really thinks like that? — Tina M Long (@TinaMGLong) May 23, 2025 "Once again for the MAGA morons in the back, you have to pay higher wages in America; companies are not going to eat these cost increases, just like they are not eating the tariffs, and these additional costs will also be passed along to consumers as price increases," said a third. Once again for the MAGA morons in the back, you have to pay higher wages in America; companies are not going to eat these cost increases, just like they are not eating the tariffs, and these additional costs will also be passed along to consumers as price increases — Danclower94 (@danclower94) May 23, 2025 "He does so not knowing what he is talking about. Selling a phone 1500$ made in Asia for 10$. Even with robots, US made phone will cost 1500$. Like," wrote a fourth. He does so not knowing what he is talking about. Selling a phone 1500$ made in Asia for 10$. Even with robots, US made phone will cost 1500$. Like. — CanadianRick67 (@Ricardo1450) May 23, 2025 Trump has threatened to levy 25% tariffs against Apple if the company does not bring production of iPhones to the US. "I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone's that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured and built in the United States, not India, or anyplace else," Trump posted Friday morning on Truth Social. "If that is not the case, a Tariff of at least 25% must be paid by Apple to the U.S." While speaking to the press at the White House, the President indicated that this penalty may soon also apply to other companies. "It would be also Samsung and anybody that makes that product," Trump told reporters. "Otherwise it wouldn't be fair." Originally published on Latin Times Donald trump White house Apple Iphone © Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
Int'l Business Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
Trump Ridiculed After Declaring Food Assistance Cut Will 'Give Everyone Much More Food': 'Doesn't Even Make Sense'
Social media users are mocking President Donald Trump for claiming that his proposed cuts to government funded food assistance programs would actually give Americans more access to food by helping decrease food prices nationwide. Trump attended a meeting with House Republicans on Monday at Capitol Hill, after which he was asked about his plans for food assistance programs by reporters. "You campaigned on lowering the price of groceries. How can you justify cutting food assistance?" one reporter asked Trump. "The cut is going to give everybody much more food because prices are coming way down, groceries are down, eggs. You told me about eggs, you asked me a question about eggs in my first week," The President began. "I said 'I just got here, tell me about eggs.' Eggs now are way down, everybody's buying eggs. Groceries are down, energy is down, they're buying gasoline now for $1.99. If you look back, you'll see $3.50, $4." Reporter: How can you justify cutting food assistance? Trump: The cut is going to give everybody much more food because prices are coming down.. — Acyn (@Acyn) May 20, 2025 Social media users responded to the President's claims with shock and disbelief. "Doesn't matter how low the prices are when you don't have enough money to afford food," wrote one user. Doesn't matter how low the prices are when you don't have enough money to afford food.🤦♀️ — Tina Webb (@LaundryPrncss) May 20, 2025 "Cutting food assistance while prices are 'coming down'? That's a gamble millions of vulnerable families can't afford. Promises don't fill empty plates, real support does," said another. Cutting food assistance while prices are 'coming down'? That's a gamble millions of vulnerable families can't afford. Promises don't fill empty plates, real support does — Zaid Ahmd (@realzaidzayn) May 20, 2025 "Next up: canceling healthcare so everyone becomes healthier through the power of savings!" wrote a third. Next up: canceling healthcare so everyone becomes healthier through the power of savings! — ⴰⵎⴰⵍ ⵎⴻⵔⵣoⵓⴽ (@amalmerzouk) May 20, 2025 "That doesn't even make sense," concurred a fourth. That doesn't even make sense — 👣Jarett & 🐾Lilly vs EVERYTHING (@JLVsTW1) May 20, 2025 Gasoline is not actually selling for a $1.99 anywhere in the country, according to Axios. While the price of gas did briefly plummet to that price point in April, it was only for Reformulated Gasoline Blendstock for Oxygen Blending, or RBOB, traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange, and not for gasoline at any gas station. "These reductions don't just affect people facing hunger—they also hurt the retailers, farmers, and businesses that supply fresh, local food to our region," the head of a Nevada food bank told NBC last month. Originally published on Latin Times © Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kid Rock's Gross Rant About ‘Ugly A** Liberal Women' Dubbed ‘Drunk Uncle Take'
His name is Kiiiiiiiiid — because his emotional maturity was stunted at age 12. On Thursday's episode of 'Jesse Watters Primetime,' Kid Rockdecided to blame liberal women for the historically low U.S. birth rate. Yet, the 'Bawitdaba' singer, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, didn't come on the Fox News show with a researched explanation for the phenomenon — such as women's greater economic independence causing them to pursue other opportunities, sky-high child care costs, or the fact that life-saving procedures for pregnant women have been banned in numerous states. Rather, Kid Rock simply looked at footage of people protesting deportations in Newark, New Jersey, and — egged on by Watters — let his lizard brain do the talking. 'Listen, I was just watching your clips and, you know, we have this low birthrate in America, and it all made sense to me,' said the musician, who has just one child himself. 'It just hit me right now, because who's going to sleep with these ugly-ass, broke, crazy, deranged, TDS ['Trump Derangement Syndrome'], liberal women?' He, unfortunately, continued: 'I mean, you look at these rallies, it's like a bunch of women that no guy wants to sleep with, and a bunch of dudes that want to sleep with each other.' When footage of the 'Cowboy' singer's misogynist and homophobic comments made its way to X, formerly Twitter, users said his take made as much sense as his lyrics, 'Bawitdaba, da-bang, da-bang, diggy-diggy-diggy.' 'Kid Rock's dropping drunk uncle takes on fertility rates,' one user said. 'If your politics depend on who's 'hot,' you're not making arguments, you're auditioning for irrelevance.' 'We are completely fine knowing that @KidRock doesn't want to sleep with us. The feeling is mutual,' said another X user. 'It's not the women who are having trouble finding sex buddy LOL,' another X user joked. 'Cute of him to think it is a liberal problem. Have you SEEN the state of a MAGA male?' a user noted. 'No woman wants to sleep with misogynistic men who view them as property,' another user said. Kid Rock's remarks are below. Kid Rock: We have this low birth rate in America… it just hit me right now because who's going to sleep with these ugly ass broke liberal women? You look at these rallies, it's like a bunch of women that no guy wants to sleep with and a bunch of dudes that want to sleep with… — Acyn (@Acyn) May 16, 2025
