Trump Criticized for Reposting Infamous Taco Bowl Tweet on Cinco de Mayo

Donald Trump marked Cinco de Mayo by reposting a nine-year-old photo of himself eating a taco bowl at Trump Tower, reviving his 2016 social media message declaring 'I love Hispanics.' The original post and its recent commemoration drew widespread criticism and mockery, with many pointing out the contrast between Trump's celebratory message and his past rhetoric about Mexican immigrants, including promises to build a border wall and remarks characterizing immigrants as criminals. Critics on social media accused Trump of hypocrisy and superficial outreach, while some conservative commentators dismissed the backlash as overblown. The taco bowl itself, featured in the post, was previously reviewed as 'mediocre' by Business Insider. Despite the controversy, Trump has continued to use similar language about Hispanics at recent campaign events, emphasizing positive stereotypes. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Trump's relationship with Hispanic communities and immigration policies.