Trump brands tariff critics "Panicans" as markets plummet: "Don't be stupid!"

Washington DC - As President Donald Trump faces heavy criticism for his controversial tariffs, he sent a harsh message warning Americans not to panic.

In a recent social media post, President Donald Trump coined the term "Panican" to mock anyone critical of his controversial tariffs.
In a recent social media post, President Donald Trump coined the term "Panican" to mock anyone critical of his controversial tariffs.  © MANDEL NGAN / AFP

On Monday morning, Trump shared a post on his Truth Social platform in which he appeared to make up a new political party for anyone who disagreed with his financial efforts.

"The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO," Trump wrote.

"Don't be Weak! Don't be Stupid! Don't be a PANICAN (A new party based on Weak and Stupid people!). Be Strong, Courageous, and Patient, and GREATNESS will be the result!"

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Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is one of Trump's most ardent supporters in the House, tried to hype up the term in an X post half an hour later.

"PANICANS are losers and failures! Don't be a PANICAN!!" MTG wrote.

Trump spent the morning sharing a number of posts defending his new baseline 10% tariffs on goods coming into the US – as well as much higher rates for many other countries – that have sparked trade wars with multiple allies and caused drops in global markets.

The president has insisted the ends will justify the means, recently telling Americans in a post, "HANG TOUGH, it won't be easy, but the end result will be historic."

Cover photo: MANDEL NGAN / AFP

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