Trump Dismisses Reporter’s ‘Chickening Out’ Tariff Question as ‘Nasty’

President Donald Trump strongly objected to a reporter's question about the growing use of the Wall Street acronym 'TACO'—'Trump Always Chickens Out'—which refers to his tendency to back down from tariff threats after initially aggressive stances. During a swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro, Trump labeled the inquiry a 'nasty question,' insisting his actions are part of negotiation strategy, not weakness. He argued that his tariff threats have successfully brought China and the European Union to the negotiating table and cited significant foreign investment as evidence of his approach's effectiveness. The term 'TACO' was first coined by a Financial Times columnist and is gaining traction among analysts who believe markets respond positively when Trump backs off tariff threats. The incident highlights ongoing skepticism from Wall Street and the media about the consistency of Trump's trade tactics, while Trump maintains that his methods are deliberate and productive. The tense exchange underscores the contentious relationship between Trump and the press over his trade record.