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Trump’s TACO Formula: Predicting the Next Pivot in Iran Policy

Updated 2026-07-22 08:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

A mathematical formula has emerged to predict when US President Donald Trump will pivot on his policies, with a new expected turn against Iran. The term 'TACO' — ‘Trump always chickens out’ — is gaining traction.

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There’s a mathematical formula to determining when Trump will TACO — and here’s when a pivot is expected

The term TACO — “Trump always chickens out” — has become a popular, if not always reliable, method to forecast the next turn from the mercurial American president, who’s now leading a new fight against Iran that few see as winnable.

2026-07-22 08:10 UTC