The clip comes from edits of Donald Trump's public speeches and interviews where his pronunciation of tequila was isolated and looped by meme creators. The extra a's in Tequilaa reflect how users spell the drawn out sound when sharing it on soundboards and in short videos. It spread through political meme pages and party edit communities, where Trump's voice is often remixed for unrelated topics. It remains popular because a single recognisable word can signal a joke about drinking without any setup or context needed.