Democrats are trying to be funny again but nobody is laughing.
Washington, D.C. – In a bizarre attempt to mock President Trump’s trade policies, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) pulled up a flashy taco truck outside Republican National Committee headquarters this week. But critics say the effort was more embarrassing than effective—and may even backfire with older, conservative voters who remember the damage of weak trade deals.
The truck, wrapped in oversized images of President Trump and serving free tacos to passersby, pushed a message labeled “TACO”—a partisan acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” The DNC claims it’s a jab at Trump’s tariff policy, but for millions of Americans, the joke fell flat.
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Democrats rent taco truck to mock Trump on 'TACO' slogan in Washington DC — Axios pic.twitter.com/Bzf1fBiIri
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A Gimmick in Place of Policy
According to reports, the DNC rented and customized the truck to highlight what they call the “chaos” of Trump’s tariff strategy. But voters know better. President Trump’s use of tariffs, especially against China, has long been part of a tough negotiating approach designed to protect American jobs, restore manufacturing, and defend national interests.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently clarified that tariffs are part of a “strategic uncertainty” approach—one designed to give America the upper hand in international trade. Democrats, instead of offering policy solutions, are handing out tacos and hashtags.
Older Voters Aren’t Buying It
For older Americans who lived through NAFTA, outsourcing, and decades of unfair trade with China, Trump’s reciprocal tariff policies represent a course correction—not chaos. While liberal operatives mock him with food trucks and TikTok videos, Trump is working to bring back industry, lower dependency on foreign goods, and defend American workers.
Trump Responds: “I Never Chickened Out”
When asked about the DNC’s slogan, President Trump fired back:
“I chicken out? I’ve never heard that before. That’s called negotiation.”
He went on to clarify that adjusting tariff levels is part of ongoing talks with China, and cited a bold demand for Beijing to open up its entire market to U.S. exports. His critics see indecision; his supporters see strategy.
RNC Fires Back: “They’re Morons”
The Republican response was swift and unapologetic.
“A taco truck?” said RNC Communications Director Zach Parkinson.
“Are they giving out free vasectomies again too? These people are morons.”
Parkinson also pointed out that Democrats have no real message, and are relying on low-effort gimmicks to distract from their sinking approval ratings and internal divisions.
Desperate Democrats, Divided Message
The taco truck spectacle follows a series of public missteps by the DNC, including failure to respond strongly to Elon Musk’s departure from the Trump administration and infighting among party leadership.
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s cringeworthy TikTok—where he eats a taco to mock Trump—only further illustrated how out-of-touch Democrat messaging has become.
Bottom Line: America First Still Wins
While Democrats hand out tacos, President Trump is handing back control of America’s economy to the people who built it. His tariff plan may be debated in court, but his commitment to economic sovereignty, job growth, and American strength is unwavering.
Free tacos might get headlines—but strong leadership wins elections.
