White House slur prompts accusations of 'disrespect' for MAGA base

The White House has unflinchingly adopted a slur coined by Donald Trump to describe anyone who fears the worst will come from his tariffs, inflation, and trade wars.

Trump's new label came shortly after he announced his "liberation day" tariffs and promised "90 deals in 90 days," that were met with a healthy dose of skepticism.

"The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO," the president wrote on Truth Social at the time. "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!"

When Trump's 90 deals failed to materialize this month, the office of the White House press secretary reminded Americans about Trump's derogatory term.

On Tuesday, Press Secretary Karolina Leavitt reposted Trump's assertion that the "Fed should cut Rates by 3 Points. Very Low Inflation. One Trillion Dollars a year would be saved!!!"

Leavitt then commented, "Every month since President Trump took office, core inflation — the best measure of inflation — has beat or matched expectations. The data proves that President Trump is stabilizing inflation and the Panicans continue to be wrong about tariffs raising prices."

Not to be outdone, Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly posted, "Are the PANICANS tired of losing yet? 'Inflation Remains Right on Target Under President Trump.'"

And yet another Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson got in on the fun, writing, "Panicans proven wrong YET AGAIN."

Former Biden White House Senior Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates was appalled at the Trump administration's disdain for its own base.

"Never seen a @WhiteHouse show this much disrespect for their base," he posted. "Right when we learn Trump's tariffs are worsening inflation - breaking his #1 campaign promise - they attack Americans' concerned about costs as "Panicans."

@LibertarianMama

“Panicans” is the dumbest most boomer phrase ever created.