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 sense of unease has descended on the GOP, the online right, and the White House as it appears that the generational coalition that achieved victory in 2024 has permanently fractured.
Look for a last-minute Hail Mary campaign, including shock policy announcements, that will leave no stone unturned ahead of the midterms.
Coming up this week
Major GOP Convention Planned | Next week, the Republicans will hold an unorthodox midterm convention in Dallas to rally their base.
No Surprises Expected in Massachusetts Primary | Tuesday will see a Democratic Senate race, which incumbent Ed Markey is expected to win.
Vance to Headline Michigan Rally | The vice president will travel to Sterling Heights with a pivotal Senate race and Canada as a backdrop.
Bessent Heads to G20 Ministerial | The treasury secretary is presiding over a G20 finance ministerial as the United States seeks to increase economic pressure on Iran.
Jobs Report to Pace Economic Narrative | This week’s employment figures could become a dominant theme for the month’s economic messaging.
You may have missed
MAGA Provocateur Milo Deported | Long-time political agitator, Milo Yiannopoulos, was sent back to the United Kingdom after being detained for an expired visa, to the delight of critics like Laura Loomer.
Canada and America Trade Barbs | Ontario’s premier launched a verbal tirade after President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, now reflected on Google Maps.
U.S. Makes Play for Venezuela Oil | The White House announced that a deal had been struck with Caracas, making the U.S. the primary beneficiary of Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.
Neocon Columnist Meets President | Following a meeting with the president, Marc Thiessen called out colleagues at the Washington Post for endangering national security.
Jackson Hole Foreshadows Hike | At the annual finance meeting, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh indicated that interest rate hikes could be possible if inflation continues.
Readings & Viewings
Snapshots from around the media from the past week.
NBC News | Settlers Attack NBC News Team
PBS | Interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene
X | Palmer Luckey v. Paul Graham
“Milo—The flamboyant conservative influencer from the United Kingdom re- emerged on X during the presidential election in 2024. He often gets into unique gossip fights with influential right- wing figures. He has managed crisis communications for Kanye West, also known as Ye.”
- p. 152 “People and Positions” | Trump 2.5: A Primer (2025)