Donald Trump unveiled a brand new insult on social media this week to focus on critics of his proposed tariffs, which have despatched inventory markets sliding and raised fears of a looming international recession.
However the nickname, “Panican,” didn’t land for a lot of, with on-line commenters calling it a “complete clunker,” “not Trump’s greatest branding work,” and even an indication he “is aware of he’s fucked.”
In an internet put up, Trump railed in opposition to what he described as “a brand new get together primarily based on Weak and Silly folks” who oppose his tariffs, urging supporters to not give in to worry. Even distinguished Republicans and his backers have called out the tariffs.
“The USA has an opportunity to do one thing that ought to have been carried out DECADES AGO. Don’t be Weak! Don’t be Silly! Don’t be a PANICAN. Be Sturdy, Brave, and Affected person, and GREATNESS would be the consequence!”
Whereas Trump’s loyalists ― together with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) ― embraced the new catchphrase, many others weren’t impressed.
Critics advised the insult lacked the punch of Trump’s extra notorious nicknames like “Crooked Hillary” for Democratic 2016 rival Hillary Clinton or “Sleepy Joe” for former President Joe Biden.
