Abbreviated Pundit Roundup: The American people are not entertained

Key Points:

• David A. Graham of The Atlantic critiques Donald Trump as an ineffective dealmaker, citing repeated failures in negotiations with countries like North Korea, Russia, China, and most recently Iran, where Trump’s attempts at peace deals have fallen short and contradicted by military actions.
• Ellen Ioanes of The American Prospect highlights Stephen Miller’s significant influence on U.S. foreign policy, particularly his aggressive stance on immigration enforcement and proposals like attacking migrant boats, reflecting a domestic security approach extended into international policy.
• Margaret Sullivan notes growing media and public attention on Trump’s $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," increasingly viewed as a slush fund benefiting his political allies, marking a rare sustained focus on this controversial issue amid other political distractions.
• A report shared by G. Elliott Morris reveals that American voters prioritize relief from everyday financial pressures, with 84% wanting lower grocery prices and significant support for policies like middle- and working-class tax cuts, increased corporate regulation, and redistribution to reduce financial anxiety.