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I Went to Trump’s New Reflecting Pool. I Found Something Floating. Then I Drowned in Metaphors. (opens in new tab)

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Even for 2026, this is really on the nose.

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Covered in 3 articles

kite.kagi.com·

Reflecting Pool makeover faces scrutiny over algae, peeling coating

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Salon.com > books·

$14 million, green water, peeling paint: Trump’s reflecting pool reno isn’t going well

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alternet.org·

Stunning aerial photo reveals breadth of Trump’s DC destruction

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