Trump erupts after reporter mocks him with Wall Street nickname

In a moment that quickly ricocheted across social media, President Donald Trump found himself on the defensive after a pointed question during a White House press conference on May 28 — and he did not take it well. With his second term already proving as combative as the first, Trump has rolled out a fresh barrage of executive orders and steep tariffs that have rattled global markets and sparked debate from Wall Street to Washington. While initial reactions were rocky — with stocks for major players like Apple and Walmart dipping — markets have since steadied. And according to some financial analysts, the reason is as much psychological as it is economic. Enter the acronym: T.A.C.O. — “Trump Always Chickens Out.” Coined by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong earlier this month, the nickname has gained traction among traders and pundits. It’s a cheeky reference to what they see as Trump’s habit of making bold tariff threats, only to scale them back at the last minute. And on May 28, CNBC reporter Megan Casella brought that phrase directly to the president. “They’re saying ‘Trump Always Chickens Out’ on the tariff threats and that’s why markets are higher this week. What’s your response to that?” Trump… CONTINUE READING…