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 underway.
What’s ahead on the Trump 2.5 Agenda?
A provisional deal with Iran has bought the administration time to celebrate the World Cup and America’s 250th without the shadow of war hanging overhead
The second year of the White House remains stalled due to a focus on foreign wars and geopolitical back-and-forths, with the greatest progress being the beautification of Washington, D.C.
Coming up this week
Iran Deal in the Queue | Both Iran and America have apparently signed a deal to make a deal that will likely see a formal ceremony in Geneva Friday.
President Attends G7 Summit | The president met with French President Macron to kick off a meeting of Western allies, as the specter of a G2 hovers in the backdrop.
Gabbard Departs This Week | DNI Gabbard leaves her post on June 19 as the Senate races to try and prevent acting appointee Bill Pulte from assuming the leadership.
Supreme Court Rulings Expected Thursday | Several cases are in the docket for decisions that could come as early as this week, including on birthright citizenship.
Ukraine War Back in Spotlight | With the Iran war entering a lull and a period of extended negotiations, there are indications that negotiations with Russia will restart in earnest.
You may have missed
Anthropic Hit with Export Controls | After an apparent security breach, the US government issued a series of restrictions on foreign use of Anthropic’s latest models.
World Cup Kicks Off | The World Cup kicked off to fanfare across North America, coinciding with the lead-up to July 4.
Grahams Win Primaries | Lindsay Graham won his Senate primary in South Carolina, and controversial Democratic Graham Plattner defeated other candidates in Maine to advance to the general.
SpaceX IPO Prompts Wealth Tax Calls | The record-breaking public offering of Elon Musk’s aerospace company, establishing him as a trillionaire, has led to renewed calls for a wealth tax.
New Cybersecurity Protocol Announced | The White House issued Executive Order NSPM- 12, outlining an elaborate set of procedures to safeguard national security systems.
Readings & Viewings
Snapshots from around the media from the past week.
Paramount+ | UFC Freedom 250
ABC News | JD Vance on Iran-US Agreement
YouTube | Kai Trump at Knicks Game
“Concerning the European Commission and European Union, the Trump administration will seek to defend American sovereignty when it comes to American companies. If the EU or EC fines a company, the Trump administration will retaliate, just as happened in the first term. If they seek to regulate American technology in a way that contradicts U.S. policy, there will be a robust response.”
- p. 68 “Principles and Policies” | Trump 2.5: A Primer (2025)