Trump’s diplomacy under fire as Iran talks waver and slush fund chatter grows

A pundit roundup argues Trump’s negotiating record remains weak, with Iran talks faltering and self-defence strikes complicating the narrative, while Stephen Miller’s hardline approach shapes U.S. foreign policy. The piece also notes growing media attention to Trump’s alleged $1.8 billion slush fund and highlights polling that voters want relief from everyday costs—groceries, housing, and health care—before broader tax or policy fixes, all underscored by a fundraising appeal from Daily Kos.