DNC’s anti-Trump ‘TACO’ food truck stunt draws mockery from conservatives
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) recently made headlines for parking a custom-wrapped food truck in front of the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C. The move was seen as a trolling effort aimed at President Trump’s tariff policies.
The DNC used the acronym TACO, which stands for “Trump Always Chickens Out,” to provoke Trump’s ire. This phrase was coined by Wall Street analysts in reference to Trump’s tariff policies, suggesting that he may backtrack on the steep reciprocal tariffs he announced in April.
DNC Chair Ken Martin explained the reasoning behind the stunt, stating, “Trump always chickens out. We’re just bringing the tacos to match.” However, the move was met with widespread mockery from conservatives, who criticized the DNC for struggling with their messaging during Trump’s presidency.
Conservatives on social media lambasted the DNC for the taco truck event, with some calling it a “cheap gimmick” and others labeling it as a failed attempt at humor. JD Vance, Vice President, took to social media to express his disapproval, stating, “Democrats are doing what they do best: cheap gimmicks, free handouts, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they stuck us with the bill.”
NRCC spokesman Mike Marinella mocked the DNC for parking the truck at a church a block away from the Republican National Committee headquarters, stating, “You can’t fix stupid.” The RNC communications director also chimed in, calling the DNC’s move “pathetic” and labeling them as “morons.”
The DNC’s deputy communications director, Abhi Rahman, fired back at Vance’s criticism, calling him the “cringiest VP in American history” and accusing him of taking food away from people by scrapping SNAP benefits in the GOP budget.
This latest stunt by the DNC comes on the heels of a TikTok video posted by Rep. Eric Swalwell, in which he is seen eating a taco to mock Trump’s tariff strategy. The video was also met with criticism, with some calling it “cringeworthy.”
In conclusion, the DNC’s taco truck stunt may have backfired, with conservatives and critics alike ridiculing the move as a failed attempt at humor. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges Democrats face in effectively communicating their message during the Trump presidency.
