Here’s the thing about Donald Trump that too many opponents forget: When he’s challenged, he usually folds.
Consider the pattern. He blusters about sweeping tariffs, then backs away — enough that Wall Street traders have dubbed him “TACO,” short for “Trump Always Chickens Out.”
This week brought another episode: After floating the idea of sending National Guard troops to Chicago, Trump signaled retreat as soon as city and state officials pushed back.
It fits a broader truth: Trump is bad at being president. He doesn’t build coalitions. He narrows his appeal to the base. And for all the self-promotion, he’s a very poor negotiator.
His one move is to bully — and it only “works” when no one resists or when savvier allies bail him out.
Look at an example abroad. He routinely threatens Vla