I wouldn't spend a whole lot of time analyzing the motivation of liberal pundits on any given issue. Just figure out what position Trump is promoting and you can be assured that they are on the other side of the argument. Consider their recent support of MS-13 after Trump called them animals. Liberal pundits are not very bright. That doesn't mean they are always wrong. Their reflexive support of free trade in opposition to Trump's tariffs reinforces the old adage, "even blind squirrels find a nut sometimes."