Philip Wegmann

Philip Wegmann is White House correspondent for Real Clear Politics.

America Gets Even: Trump Launches Reciprocal Tariffs

Commentary Richard Nixon ended the gold standard, Bill Clinton ratified NAFTA, and Donald Trump—no less ambitious in his ...

Viewpoints April 3, 2025
Vibe Shift: White House Says Stock Market ‘Not Driving Force’

Commentary President Donald Trump and his top advisers appear to be singing a different tune as they march ...

Viewpoints March 14, 2025
Rubio Outlines ‘Sweeping Change’ in Cable to US Diplomats Worldwide

Commentary Shortly after taking the oath of office, Secretary of State Marco Rubio sent a cable to every ...

Viewpoints January 23, 2025
GOP Eight Take Debate Stage in Milwaukee

Commentary MILWAUKEE—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the candidate in second place, and perhaps the challenger who former President Donald ...

Viewpoints August 24, 2023
A Republic If You Can Teach It

Commentary President Joe Biden has a civics lesson that he is fond of and regularly repeats. It is ...

Viewpoints December 6, 2022

America Gets Even: Trump Launches Reciprocal Tariffs