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TACO Becomes NACHO: Hormuz Crisis Earns Trump New, Unfortunate, Nickname
The article traces the evolution of Trump-era nicknames tied to the Hormuz crisis, from TACO to NACHO, and notes public frustration over stalled actions. It also reports fresh statements from Iran's leadership and a vow by Iran's parliament speaker regarding Hormuz control.
Why It Matters
The evolving nicknames reflect public sentiment about US diplomacy during the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with potential implications for oil markets and regional power dynamics.
Timeline
4 Events
Ghalibaf vows future without US presence in the Strait of Hormuz
April 30, 2026
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf vowed that Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz would ensure a future without US presence and interference, posted on X to mark Persian Gulf Day.
Khamenei issues new written statement on Persian Gulf Day
April 30, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a new written statement criticizing Americans and saying that the only place they belong in the Persian Gulf is 'at the bottom of its waters'. The statement, issued on Persian Gulf Day, also underscores the gulf's strategic importance and a future without America.
Griff Jenkins uses variant of 'NACHO' for Trump
April 2026
Fox News host Griff Jenkins used his own version of the nickname 'NACHO' for Trump, expanding it to 'Never Avoids Confronting Hard Obstacles'.
Financial Times column coins 'TACO' nickname for Trump
2025
A Financial Times columnist noted that Trump's threats caused market disruptions which reversed after he backtracked on the warnings, leading to the nickname 'TACO' (Trump Always Chickens Out).