After Trump took office, he first demanded a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict but ended up being played by Putin, even Zelensky could frolic in the White House; he made a big show of tariff policies, only to chicken out again in the face of the East; even when facing the EU, a loose coalition of external Democrats, Trump still chickened out...
This is why the term TACO🌮 accurately hits the truth of Trump's bluster masking weakness. Although there are some issues I think are not solely his fault, such as corruption in the military and internal problems within the administration, the result is that he accomplished nothing, and major policies ultimately ended hastily.
This is why Trump now must prove himself; this is both a matter of self-esteem and a requirement of the power structure in a democratic system, he absolutely cannot chicken out this time. So in places like California, New York, and Chicago, he needs to strike hard, showcasing success in managing illegal immigration and hitting the Democratic stronghold.
Therefore, regardless of the pretext, whether it’s the illegal immigration issue or other topics like Harvard University, Trump's goal is to take strong action. By targeting these objectives, he aims to prove to his base that he is not a TACO; after all, if he can handle a thorny issue in California, a leading global economy, then dealing with smaller foreign countries should be a piece of cake.
This way, he can maintain his political persona and historical standing while responding to opposing voices with a tough posture, especially since the atmosphere has already escalated to this point.
I wonder if Trump will still be able to enjoy Mexican tacos🌮 in the future.