Unpacking the ‘White Lotus’ Finale; Trump Says Keep Calm and Carry On; Catherine O’Hara Gets Serious

Plus: A Special Delivery From Meghan Markle View in your browser | Update your preferences The Only White Lotus Character to Achieve Nirvana By RICHARD LAWSON After the finale's bloodbath, VF's chief critic unpacks the major theme of the season: the mad, sad, messy scramble for purpose in a world that increasingly seems to be both cruel and pointless. R E A D  M O R E "Don't Be Weak! Don't Be Stupid!": Donald Trump on Americans Bracing for Economic Collapse By ERIC LUTZ Have no fear, "Tariff Man" is here. The president spent the weekend golfing (did you hear he won?) and says he plans to stay the course despite Wall Street turning on him and stocks making wild swings in response to his new policy. R E A D  M O R E Even in MAGA-Friendly Terrain, Millions of Protesters Are Pushing Back Against Trump By MOLLY JONG-FAST Nationwide demonstrations prove the president's chaos agenda is finally breaking through to the broader public. R E A D  M O R E How a PR Executive Would Handle a White Lotus Fiasco By VIVIAN MANNING-SCHAFFEL Real-life experts weigh in on the most important question of our time: Could an actual franchise like the White Lotus possibly resuscitate its reputation after this many dead bodies? R E A D  M O R E Catherine O'Hara Is Seriously Back By REBECCA FORD Laughter has long been the bread and butter of the Emmy-winner's career, but now she's taking on the role of "the only therapist in town" on The Last of Us. R E A D  M O R E "Open With Care": A Special Delivery From Meghan Markle By ERIN VANDERHOOF Though some of As Ever's most anticipated products sold out quickly, VF was able to get ahold of the brand's peppermint, hibiscus, and lemon ginger tea. R E A D  M O R E This e-mail was sent to you by VANITY FAIR. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, vanityfair@newsletter.vf.com, to your address book. View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2025. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.