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Trump's Fury: Reporter Embraces 'TACO' Badge of Honor

5/29/2025

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CNBC reporter Megan Cassella found herself in the crosshairs of President Trump's anger after inquiring about Wall Street's cheeky acronym 'TACO,' which stands for 'Trump Always Chickens Out.' While Trump deemed her question 'nasty,' Cassella embraced the moment as a 'badge of honor,' reflecting the traders' clever strategies to capitalize on his erratic tariff decisions.

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CNBC reporter Megan Cassella found herself in the crosshairs of President Trump's anger after inquiring about Wall Street's cheeky acronym 'TACO,' which stands for 'Trump Always Chickens Out.' While Trump deemed her question 'nasty,' Cassella embraced the moment as a 'badge of honor,' reflecting the traders' clever strategies to capitalize on his erratic tariff decisions.