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The reflecting pool saga is a metaphor for the Trump presidency itself

The president often has good intentions, only to be brought down by ego and an inability to accept fault – or even doubt. But he deserves points for trying.

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People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?

It's not just watching paint dry. The twists and turns of the Reflecting Pool repairs, originally a two-week project, have kept bloggers and viewers busy all summer.

3 days ago·San Diego, United States

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East Bay Times

Lean Left

Letters: Reflecting Pool fiasco sums up Trump’s whole presidency

Also: U.S. pride | Public voice | Machiavellian efforts | Fascistic violation. East Bay Times reader letters to the editor for July 22, 2026.

4 days ago·Walnut Creek, United States

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Esquire

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At Least One Good Thing Has Come out of Trump’s Reflecting Pool Fiasco

I went to see the president’s great, big failure myself, and it’s comedy gold.

4 days ago·New York, United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

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The reflecting pool saga is a metaphor for the Trump presidency itself

The president often has good intentions, only to be brought down by ego and an inability to accept fault – or even doubt. But he deserves points for trying.

5 days ago·North Sydney, Australia

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