Social Media Explodes as Donald Trump Drops Hilarious New Word ‘Panican’

President Donald Trump issued a firm message to Americans following a sharp economic reaction to his newly imposed tariffs. The tariffs, which went into effect on April 5, 2025, are among the highest implemented by the United States in nearly a century, according to CNN.

As reported by Distractify, these universal tariffs apply to nearly all imported goods and are part of the administration’s broader initiative to restore domestic manufacturing and reduce foreign reliance.

The trade policy shift caused immediate disruption in the stock market. As reported by the Associated Press on April 7, Wall Street experienced a volatile trading day.

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Markets plunged early, dropping 20 percent below record highs, then briefly rebounded before falling again. The instability is attributed to widespread uncertainty surrounding the impact of the tariffs and their effect on global trade.

In response to growing concern, President Trump posted a message on Truth Social encouraging Americans to stay the course and avoid panic.

“The United States has a chance to do something that should have been done DECADES AGO,” Trump wrote. “Don’t be a PANICAN. Be Strong, Courageous, and Patient, and GREATNESS will be the result!”

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!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 7, 2025

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Trump introduced the term “Panican” in the post, referring to individuals reacting negatively to the economic changes. He clarified the word in parentheses: “(new party based on Weak and Stupid people!)”

The comment appeared aimed at those voicing alarm over the early economic effects of the policy.

Reactions to the term spread across social media platforms, especially X, where users began posting jokes and commentary about “Panican.”

Journalist and Marine Corps veteran Mac William Bishop wrote, “Don’t be a PANICAN be a PANHANDLEICAN,” suggesting a tongue-in-cheek solution for those suffering financial losses.

Don’t be a PANICAN be a PANHANDLEICAN pic.twitter.com/ogWx1QnixL

— Mac William Bishop (@MacWBishop) April 7, 2025

Other users drew comparisons to popular culture. One post read, “‘Is it possible to learn these powers?’ — Panican Skywalker.”

“Is it possible to learn these powers?” — Panican Skywalker https://t.co/VhO2U7QzUg

— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) April 7, 2025

Another wrote, “Today, we’re all Panican-Americans,” referencing the film Independence Day.

Today, we’re all Panican-Americans. pic.twitter.com/mbDpNviODh

— _ (@SundaeDivine) April 7, 2025

A post by @jarvis_best reimagined the term in musical form, set to the tune of The Candy Man: “Who can take a tarifffff / And a trade war or twoooo / Cause a global panic and a recession too / The Panican can (The Panican can!) / The Panican caaaannnnn.”

Who can take a tarifffff
And a trade war or twoooo
Cause a global panic and a recession too
The Panican can (The Panican can!)
The Panican caaaannnnn

— Jarvis (@jarvis_best) April 7, 2025

Despite the online humor, the tariff plan remains a major development in U.S. economic policy, with long-term goals that include revitalizing American manufacturing.

The administration has not indicated any changes to the tariff structure in response to the market reaction.

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