Stock Market Tanks and Trump Blames “Weak and Stupid” Leadership

The stock market faced a dramatic downturn this week, sending Wall Street into a tailspin and rattling investor confidence. In the wake of the sudden crash, Donald J. Trump took to social media with a  message; one aimed not at calming nerves but at calling out what he describes as “weak and stupid people” driving panic.

In a post that quickly went viral, Trump wrote:

“The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO. 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!”

The statement appears to be a direct response to the chaotic market plunge that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average down over 900 points in a single day. Investors reacted to a mix of economic data, global instability, and uncertainty surrounding key trade policies, many of which fall under Trump’s administration.

By invoking terms like “PANICAN” and suggesting a divide between strength and weakness, Trump seems to be drawing a line between what he sees as bold economic leadership and fear-driven decision-making.

Whether his tough-talk approach will move the markets or deepen uncertainty remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Trump is using this moment to double down on his narrative that the U.S. must remain bold in the face of financial pressure, even if the markets aren’t buying it just yet.

As the financial world watches closely, all eyes remain on how the White House will respond next. Will concrete economic reforms follow, or is this just another viral moment in a presidency defined by disruption?