"This is not what a president is supposed to be focused on, unless that president is seven years old."  By  Shannon Connellan Shannon Connellan Senior Editor Shannon Connellan is Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for Exit 8 . A Tomatometer-approved critic , Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror , and loves to nerd out with movie stars , filmmakers , and TV creators . Read Full Bio  on  April 29, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Yes, the U.S. is still in the middle of a war with Iran , which is increasing consumer prices . And yes, America's affordability crisis remains serious . And yes, the President of the United States still wants his $400 million ballroom .…