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Stephen King’s ‘TACO’ Jibe Goes Viral, Pokes Trump

6/1/2025

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Stephen King's witty social media jab, "TACO: Trump Always Chickens Out," has taken the internet by storm, racking up over 1.5 million views. This clever phrase, coined by the Financial Times, captures Trump's habit of threatening tariffs only to retreat, leaving markets in turmoil. Trump's reactions reveal his irritation with this portrayal of his negotiation tactics.

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Stephen King's witty social media jab, "TACO: Trump Always Chickens Out," has taken the internet by storm, racking up over 1.5 million views. This clever phrase, coined by the Financial Times, captures Trump's habit of threatening tariffs only to retreat, leaving markets in turmoil. Trump's reactions reveal his irritation with this portrayal of his negotiation tactics.