The Art of the Meal: Trump’s TACO Diplomacy
In May 2025, a new nickname for President Donald Trump—"TACO," short for "Trump Always Chickens Out"—emerged and quickly gained traction across financial circles and social media platforms. Coined by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong, the term critiques Trump's pattern of announcing aggressive tariffs that unsettle markets, only to later retract or soften these measures in response to negative economic reactions.
This pattern has led to the so-called "TACO trade" strategy among investors: buying stocks during market dips caused by Trump's tariff threats, anticipating a rebound when he retreats from these positions.
The nickname has also become a viral meme, with images depicting Trump adorned with tacos and chickens circulating widely. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel highlighted the trend on his show, further amplifying its reach.
President Trump has publicly expressed his displeasure with the moniker, labeling questions about it as "nasty" and asserting that his actions are strategic negotiations rather than signs of weakness.
The "TACO" label underscores a broader perception of inconsistency in Trump's trade policies, reflecting both market skepticism and the power of internet culture in shaping political narratives.
The “TACO” nickname for Trump — short for “Trump Always Chickens Out” — has sparked a flurry of jokes, memes, and satire, especially across social media and late-night comedy. Here are some of the standout jokes and recurring gags that have emerged:
TACO Tuesday Jokes
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“It’s TACO Tuesday — time for Trump to threaten tariffs, tank the market, and then run away by Thursday.”
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“Wall Street’s favorite Mexican food? TACO — because it always leads to a market rally by the weekend.”
Chicken-Themed Memes
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Pictures of Trump’s face photoshopped onto a taco shell with a chicken peeking out: “Make Chickens Great Again.”
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Animated GIFs of Trump in a chicken suit holding a taco with the caption: “Tariff threats now... cave later.”
Finance & Trading Humor
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“New trading strategy: Buy the dip, ride the TACO. He talks tough, then we eat the gains.”
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“TACO is the only thing that’s spicy at the Fed meetings.”
Late-Night Comedians Join In
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Jimmy Kimmel joked:
“Trump’s new diet plan: Talk tough, cause panic, backpedal — it’s low in backbone but high in sodium.” -
Stephen Colbert quipped:
“He’s like a Taco Bell ad — always promising heat but ends in regret and confusion.”
🇲🇽 Spicy Political Punchlines
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“Trump wanted to build a wall to keep tacos out, but now he is the taco. Irony has flavor.”
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“TACO used to mean tasty street food. Now it means tariff tweets followed by cold feet.”
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