Rep. Swalwell Mocks Trump Tariffs With Viral Taco Video

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) posted a TikTok video mocking President Donald Trump's tariff negotiation strategy by silently eating a Taco Bell taco when asked about the acronym TACO, which stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out." The video alludes to criticism from investors and opponents who say Trump frequently announces tariffs only to back down later. While Swalwell's video went viral and sparked a mix of amusement and criticism—particularly from Trump supporters who found the stunt bizarre or desperate—the acronym TACO has gained some traction in political discourse. President Trump dismissed the term as unfair, describing his tariff adjustments as negotiation tactics and calling questions about the acronym "nasty." Despite pushback, conservatives acknowledge that the TACO label is catchy and resonates with some critics of the president’s trade policies. The episode highlights ongoing partisan battles over trade policy messaging and the use of social media for political trolling.