Trump Weekly Primer

Weekly Primer | April 13, 2026

The Iran War is once again wildly uncertain, as the president announced a new blockade after talks in Pakistan failed.

22 hrs ago • Taufiq Rahim

Weekly Primer | April 6, 2026

With the Middle East in turmoil and Trump’s coalition at a breaking point, the White House enters a pivotal week of the Iran War with all options on the…

Apr 6 • Taufiq Rahim

March 2026

Weekly Primer | March 30, 2026

The White House appears to be fully on message with its neoconservative wing on foreign policy, as the 2024 winning coalition continues to fracture.

Mar 30 • Taufiq Rahim

Weekly Primer | March 23, 2026

President Trump is in a face-off with Iran’s new leadership, as countries in the region and global markets are caught in the middle.

Mar 23 • Taufiq Rahim

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Weekly Primer | March 16, 2026

The Iran war continues to escalate, with no end in sight. The White House has been unable to establish a clear narrative on the way forward, leading to…

Mar 16 • Taufiq Rahim

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Weekly Primer | March 9, 2026

As the Iran War takes center stage, Noem becomes the first cabinet member to depart.

Mar 9

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Weekly Primer | March 2, 2026

All eyes are on Iran as the American intervention risks sinking the Trump administration into a quagmire.

Mar 2 • Taufiq Rahim

February 2026

State of Trump 2.5 | Weekly Primer | Feb. 23, 2026

The Weekly Primer is a ‘pop-up’ newsletter that highlights the latest developments from the Trump White House with a view into the deeper agenda…

Feb 23 • Taufiq Rahim

Weekly Primer | Feb. 16, 2026

The White House believes that the ‘facts’ are on its side, particularly on the economy and crime, despite flagging approval ratings.

Feb 16 • Taufiq Rahim

Weekly Primer | Feb. 9, 2026

The administration continues to falter on messaging with its own base, further hindering its winning coalition in 2024 heading into the midterms.

Feb 9 • Taufiq Rahim

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Weekly Primer | Feb. 2, 2026

The Epstein Files have cast a long shadow over Trump’s online base, but it is unclear whether they move the political needle.

Feb 2 • Taufiq Rahim

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January 2026

Weekly Primer | Jan. 26, 2026

The administration is once again on the backfoot abroad and at home following an aggressive start to the month.

Jan 26 • Taufiq Rahim

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