Trump Introduces New Biden Nickname at Pennsylvania Rally

Former President Donald Trump still can’t stop bringing up President Joe Biden — and he proved it again Tuesday night at a rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. Instead of relying on his usual nicknames, Trump debuted a sharper attack while boasting about his ability to “read a crowd” without paying for political polling.

He told supporters that instead of hiring professionals, he simply asks his rally audiences which nickname they prefer for Biden. While he claimed “Crooked Joe” usually wins, Trump surprised attendees by pushing a new label, making the moment a major talking point of the night.

Trump’s Comments on the Title “Chief of Staff”

During the rally, Trump also moved into a tangent about the term “chief of staff.” He claimed the phrase had briefly fallen out of favor due to cultural concerns but asserted that Native American communities “want their name used.” He then pivoted to praise one of his own aides, calling her “fantastic.”

Turning the Spotlight Back on the Economy

Trump’s remarks came at a time when polls show many voters questioning his economic messaging. Recent off-cycle elections delivered a series of setbacks for Republicans, giving the Biden administration new momentum to argue that the economy is stabilizing.

While Trump continues to blame Biden for inflation, economists note that many price increases began easing in 2022. Experts have also pointed out that Trump’s proposed “Liberation Day” tariffs are driving up costs for American consumers — a prediction that has largely played out.

At the White House on Monday, Trump claimed his administration was reversing affordability issues, stating:

“We’re bringing prices way down… the Democrats caused the affordability problem, and we’re the ones fixing it.”

Ignoring the Teleprompter — Again

Although Trump has promoted “affordability” as a key theme, he also argued that the word itself has become a political talking point. His rally took place in the district of GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan, who narrowly won his 2024 race and is now a top Democratic target. Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is among those running to challenge him.

As Trump arrived, Democrats launched digital ads criticizing Bresnahan over stock trading and accusing Trump of overlooking political corruption.

Before Trump took the stage, Bresnahan highlighted voters’ desire for real economic solutions and stressed that the administration was working to lower costs.

About an hour into the rally, Trump joked that his speech had once again gone off script.

“I haven’t read practically anything off the teleprompter,” he told the crowd. “My speechwriters keep winning awards for these beautiful speeches — and I haven’t even read them.”