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4 days ago
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"Don't Ever Say What You Said!": Trump Just Had A Complete Meltdown After Finding Out The Nickname Wall Street Has For His Tariffs
President Donald Trump threw a fit on Wednesday after a reporter asked him about an insulting acronym being bandied about on Wall Street. It's called TACO, or 'Trump Always Chickens Out,' and refers to how Trump often announces massive tariffs, which cause stocks to sink, then backs off, causing them to rise again. Savvy investors say they've figured out how to make a bundle via 'TACO' trades. A reporter asked Trump about it on Wednesday, and the president did not like the question at all. 'I chicken out? I've never heard that,' Trump fired back, then defended his tariff strategy, which was rejected by a federal trade court later in the day. Trump ultimately attacked the reporter for even asking the question. 'But don't ever say what you said,' Trump said. 'That's a nasty question. To me, that's the nastiest question.' That got Trump's critics talking about TACO: America, this is so utterly embarrassing. — Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) May 29, 2025 @mattmfm / Via Related: 18 Major Global Events That American Media Is Ignoring Right Now, And Why They Actually Matter To Us I just found out why everyone is tweeting #TACO Because Trump always chickens out. — Quadcarl (@quadcarl_carl) May 28, 2025 @quadcarl_carl / Via 🚨 'Don't ever say what you said!'Holy shit. Trump just learned Wall Street is calling his tariffs 'TACO trade' ('Trump Always Chickens Out') — and you have to watch his meltdown. — Keith Edwards (@keithedwards) May 28, 2025 @keithedwards / Via Trump Always Chickens Out: This feckless fuckwad is forever going to be known as "TACO Trump," the moron who Wall Street secretly laughs at. Trump, like all bullies, is actually a wimp who oozes insecurity. Watch Trump's reaction to a reporter's benign question. #TACO 😂🤣😂🤣👇 — Bill Madden (@maddenifico) May 28, 2025 @maddenifico / Fox / Via Related: "MAGAs Are The Dumbest People On This Planet": 26 Tweets About The Sad State Of Politics This Week BREAKING: In an insane moment, Trump has a complete meltdown when asked by a reporter about the phrase coined by Wall Street brokers, "Trump Always Chickens Out," or TACO. "Don't ever say what you said, that's a nasty question."He can't handle the — Really American 🇺🇸 (@ReallyAmerican1) May 28, 2025 @ReallyAmerican1 / Fox / Via Translation: he chickened out — Claus Wachmann #Democracy #FBR #FBPE 🇺🇦🏳️🌈 (@ClausWachmann) May 29, 2025 @ClausWachmann / Fox / Via Trump becomes even more unhinged when he hears 'TACO' (Trump Always Chickens Out). Share the hell out of this clip. #TACOTrump — 💥Arbiter of Cool💥😎✌🏻👊🏻 (@ArbiterofCool) May 28, 2025 @ArbiterofCool / Fox / Via "Don't ever say what you said."Say it louder. — DC Perry (@dcperry) May 28, 2025 @dcperry / Fox / Via Did she say 'TACO' stands for Trump Always Chickens Out?😏#TACO — 💙Jillian Hurley (@JillianMHurley) May 28, 2025 @JillianMHurley / Via I feel like taco is gonna stickAnd he's gonna Absolutley hate it and lose his shit — (@GoDucksnet) May 29, 2025 @GoDucksnet / Fox / Via Trump is the ultimate Chicken. Tries to act tough, but when he gets held to account always folds like a broken deck chair. #TACOTrump #TACO — Stonehelm (@TheStonehelm) May 29, 2025 @TheStonehelm / Fox / Via — Plant (@plantmath1) May 28, 2025 @plantmath1 / Fox / Via This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in In the News: An Ad Against Far-Right Voters Is Going Viral For Being Both Terrifying And (Kinda) Accurate Also in In the News: This Republican Congressman Decided A Nap Was More Important Than Millions Of People Losing Their Medicaid, And The Photos Are Infuriating Also in In the News: A Clip Of Donald Trump Getting Angry After Being Fact-Checked Is Going Mega Viral, And It Sums Up His Entire Presidency In A Nutshell
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4 days ago
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'Utterly Embarrassing': Critics Cluck Back At Trump After Bizarre 'Chicken' Meltdown
President Donald Trump threw a fit on Wednesday after a reporter asked him about an insulting acronym being bandied about on Wall Street. It's called TACO, or 'Trump Always Chickens Out,' and refers to how Trump likes to announce massive tariffs, which cause stocks to sink, then backs off, causing them to rise again. Savvy investors say they've figured out how to make a bundle via 'TACO' trades. A reporter asked Trump about it on Wednesday, and the president did not like the question at all. 'I chicken out? I've never heard that,' Trump fired back, then defended his tariff strategy, which was rejected by a federal trade court later in the day. Trump ultimately attacked the reporter for even asking the question. 'But don't ever say what you said,' Trump said. 'That's a nasty question. To me, that's the nastiest question.' That got Trump's critics talking about TACO: America, this is so utterly embarrassing. — Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) May 29, 2025 I just found out why everyone is tweeting #TACOBecause Trump always chickens out. — Quadcarl (@quadcarl_carl) May 28, 2025 🚨 'Don't ever say what you said!'Holy shit. Trump just learned Wall Street is calling his tariffs 'TACO trade' ('Trump Always Chickens Out') — and you have to watch his meltdown. — Keith Edwards (@keithedwards) May 28, 2025 Trump Always Chickens Out: This feckless fuckwad is forever going to be known as "TACO Trump," the moron who Wall Street secretly laughs at. Trump, like all bullies, is actually a wimp who oozes insecurity. Watch Trump's reaction to a reporter's benign question. #TACO 😂🤣😂🤣👇 — Bill Madden (@maddenifico) May 28, 2025 BREAKING: In an insane moment, Trump has a complete meltdown when asked by a reporter about the phrase coined by Wall Street brokers, "Trump Always Chickens Out," or TACO. "Don't ever say what you said, that's a nasty question."He can't handle the — Really American 🇺🇸 (@ReallyAmerican1) May 28, 2025 Translation: he chickened out — Claus Wachmann #Democracy #FBR #FBPE 🇺🇦🏳️🌈 (@ClausWachmann) May 29, 2025 Trump becomes even more unhinged when he hears 'TACO' (Trump Always Chickens Out). Share the hell out of this clip. # — 💥Arbiter of Cool💥😎✌🏻👊🏻 (@ArbiterofCool) May 28, 2025 "Don't ever say what you said."Say it louder. — DC Perry (@dcperry) May 28, 2025 Did she say 'TACO' stands for Trump Always Chickens Out?😏# — 💙Jillian Hurley (@JillianMHurley) May 28, 2025 I feel like taco is gonna stickAnd he's gonna Absolutley hate it and lose his shit — (@GoDucksnet) May 29, 2025 Trump is the ultimate Chicken. Tries to act tough, but when he gets held to account always folds like a broken deck chair. #TACOTrump#TACOhttps:// — Stonehelm (@TheStonehelm) May 29, 2025 — Plant (@plantmath1) May 28, 2025
Int'l Business Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
MAGA Melts Down After Trump-Appointed Justice Argues Argues Against Ending Birthright Citizenship: 'Remove This Imposter'
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett triggered fierce backlash from MAGA loyalists after forcefully questioning the Trump administration's top lawyer and voicing skepticism over ending birthright citizenship during a heated Supreme Court argument. Since taking office, President Donald Trump has pushed for an executive order to end birthright citizenship—a constitutional guarantee under the 14th Amendment that grants automatic U.S. citizenship to anyone born on American soil. Legal challenges blocked the order from taking effect, and the case is now tied up in a broader legal battle over whether federal judges can issue nationwide injunctions to halt executive actions. While the court has not ruled directly on the constitutionality of birthright citizenship, Thursday's arguments could determine if Trump's policy is temporarily enforced, the Daily Beast reported. During oral arguments, Barrett confronted Solicitor General Dean John Sauer, who was representing the Trump administration, over his dismissive response to Justice Elena Kagan's concerns. Barrett sharply asked whether Sauer truly believed there was "no way" for plaintiffs to quickly challenge the executive order, suggesting that class-action certification might expedite the process. BREAKING: In a truly jarring moment, Trump SCOTUS appointed Amy Coney Barrett HAMMERS Trump's lawyer over his attempt to overturn birthright citizenship. This is great. — Really American 🇺🇸 (@ReallyAmerican1) May 15, 2025 Her remarks signaled concern over restricting judicial oversight of potentially unconstitutional policies and put her at odds with both Trump's legal strategy and his MAGA base. Barrett's comments, particularly her defense of Kagan and her questioning of the Trump administration's approach, drew immediate outrage online from Trump supporters. MAGA-aligned influencers labeled her a "disgrace and an embarrassment" as well as a "traitor." Amy Coney Barrett is a disgrace and an embarrassment to the United States! — Zane (@zanealb04) May 15, 2025 Amy Coney Barrett is a traitor! — Patriot Pulse 🇺🇸 (@PatriotPulseX) May 15, 2025 Some went as far as to accuse Barrett of undermining conservative goals, asking the administration to "remove this imposter." "REMOVE AMY CONEY BARRETT, she does not align with the mandate of the American people whose wishes and demands were very clear when they voted AMERICA FIRST," one user argued. Amy Coney Barrett showed us who she is on Murthy v Missouri. The first major government censorship case before the court in a generation and she does not side in favor of the first amendment. Remove this imposter from the Supreme Court. She does not belong.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Maps Show How Much Gas Prices Have Gone Up in Each State Under Donald Trump
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. In a majority of states across the union, gas prices are now higher than they were on the day of Donald Trump's return to the White House on January 20, while in a handful they are exactly the same and only in a few they have fallen, according to AAA data. The numbers show that, after more than 100 days in office, the U.S. president is still struggling to keep his promise to lower prices at the pump for American drivers, especially as his administration's tariffs threaten further turmoil in the global markets. Why It Matters Gas prices surged under Joe Biden, driven by the chaos that unfolded after the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In June 2022, they reached a peak of $4.33 at the national level, after which they started falling, though they remained much higher than the averages reported before the start of the health emergency. During his presidential campaign, Trump vowed to bring down the cost of living for Americans, including gas prices. "Starting on Day One, we will end inflation and make America affordable again, to bring down the prices of all goods," Trump said during a rally in Bozeman, Montana, last summer. However, data shows that this goal is proving hard to reach for the U.S. president, with rising gas prices threatening to turn many voters against him. What To Know Over the last week, Trump claimed that gas prices, together with the cost of eggs and other groceries, had dropped dramatically since his return to the White House. During a speech from the White House, he claimed that in two or three states gas prices were below $1.98. But his claims were fact-checked and debunked by several news media, including CNN and Fox News, which found that no state had similar prices last week. CNN plays a nearly 5 minute long fact check on grocery and gas price claims from Trump: 'No truth to any of those claims' — FactPost (@factpostnews) April 24, 2025 BREAKING: In a shocking moment, Fox News bruatlly fact checks Donald Trump's false claims about lower gas prices on the air, saying "Since inauguration day, they're actually UP, gas prices since election day up 2.6%." This is — Really American 🇺🇸 (@ReallyAmerican1) April 30, 2025 Data from AAA prove that gas prices are actually up now compared to the day of Trump's inauguration. As of Thursday morning, May 1, the national average price for a gallon of regular gas was $3.186, according to AAA data, up from a week earlier ($3.171) but down from a month earlier ($3.201) and a year earlier ($3.662). California had the highest average prices, drivers paying $4.777 for a gallon of regular gas. Mississippi had the cheapest gas prices, drivers paying an average of $2.664 a gallon. Gas prices, however, are now generally higher than when Trump took office on January 20, when the national average was $3.125, according to AAA data—despite the price of crude oil plunging after his tariff announcements. In part, this rise in gas prices is due to seasonal changes. In spring and summer, demand for gas goes up as people start traveling more than they did in the cold months of January and February, and refiners switch to a more expensive blend. But recent gas price swings can also be linked to the impact of Trump's policies on the global markets. Gas prices fell in the wake of the president's announcement of sweeping tariffs on what he called "Liberation Day" last month, as the cost of crude oil took a dip. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, previously told Newsweek that "the broad reason" for the recent decline in gas prices was "due to oil's drop, likely accelerated by tariffs and concerns that the U.S. economy will potentially slip into a recession with broad tariffs on trade partners." Now, as the dust starts to settle over Trump's tariff announcements and the sunny and warm weather brings more people on the road, gas prices are once again creeping up. What People Are Saying The AAA wrote in a report released on April 24: "An increase in demand—as the weather gets nicer and more people get out and about—is pushing prices up slightly. But at $3.17, the national average remains well below what drivers were paying this time last year. That's because the price of crude oil is on the lower side at $62 a barrel compared to $82 a barrel one year ago." De Haan wrote in a report issued on Monday: "Average gasoline prices in the U.S. have been volatile over the past week, with roughly half the 50 states seeing prices decline while the other half experienced increases." He added: "Oil prices, which had fallen into the $50 per barrel range at the height of Trump's trade war, have since rallied and are now holding in the low $60s, leading to rising gas prices in some states. For now, I expect the national average to bounce around in the $3.10 to $3.20 per gallon range over the coming week, with a continued mixed bag for consumers—about half the states may see prices inch lower, while the other half could experience increases. We'll be watching for any market developments, but for now, the market appears to be in a holding pattern." What Happens Next Trump and the White House have mentioned declining fuel costs several times over the last few months, celebrating his administration's ability to tackle inflation. But the current pricing trajectory directly contradicts these claims, raising questions about the administration's inflation messaging and whether the president would be able to keep his promise to lower the cost of living or, as many experts warn, prices could actually go even higher as a result of his tariffs.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Social Media Calls Out North Korea Vibes At Trump Cabinet Meeting
Social media ripped into members of Donald Trump's cabinet as they fawned over the president and his first 100 days back at the White House, with the TV cameras rolling for all to see. Billionaire presidential aide Elon Musk, who may not be around for much longer, offered one of the more bombastic tributes on Wednesday. 'I think this could be the greatest administration since the founding of the country,' he said, highlighting 'secure borders' and 'sensible spending' for praise. But it was Attorney General Pam Bondi who was singled out for going further in her enthusiasm than most of her cabinet colleagues. She said, 'Mr. President, your first 100 days has far exceeded that of any other presidency in this country. Ever. Ever. Never seen anything like it. Thank you.' Watch the tribute below: Bondi: "President, you first 100 days has far exceeded that of ANY other presidency in this country. Ever. Ever. Never seen anything like it. Thank you." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 30, 2025 She also told the television audience that Trump deserved credit for a fentanyl crackdown that has saved '258 million lives,' which is roughly 75% of America. After discussing other apparent successes, Bondi said 'we're doing everything to keep America safe at your direction. Thank you, Mr. President.' But the sycophancy and North Korea energy was too much for many on social media, with even conservative pundit Ann Coulter slamming the 'Kim Jong il-style tributes' she witnessed. There are many cringey things about Trump's 2nd term. But nothing is as cringey as watching these Cabinet meetings where Trump's appointees kowtow to him and slather him with praise like they're courtiers to a king. It's repulsively un-American. — James Surowiecki (@JamesSurowiecki) April 30, 2025 Do these people have any idea how ridiculous they sound? — Dan Pfeiffer (@danpfeiffer) April 30, 2025 If you are competent, or even know anyone who is competent, you know how impossible it is to perform a real job competently when this is the type of feedback you must provide to your boss. Nepotism and sycophancy turn autocracies into corrupt, failed regimes and economies. — Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) April 30, 2025 Would it be possible to have a cabinet meeting without the Kim Jong il-style tributes? — Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) April 30, 2025 BREAKING: In a bizarre moment, Attorney General Pam Bondi impersonates extreme North Korean praise for Dear Leader, saying "President, you first 100 days has far exceeded that of ANY other presidency in this country. Ever. Ever." — Really American 🇺🇸 (@ReallyAmerican1) April 30, 2025 Like watching a hostage video. — DCCC (@dccc) April 30, 2025 Trump Says Kids May Just Have To Live With Fewer Toys Because Of His Tariffs Social Media Isn't Buying Trump's Excuse For Bad Economy Stats Destroying America Was The Plan All Along
