Trump Can’t Spin His Way Out of His Two Latest Crises
He’s trying to defy the reality of a green Reflecting Pool and a lost war.
TL;DR
- President Trump's efforts to manage the Reflecting Pool project and Iran negotiations have led to significant problems.
- The Reflecting Pool project is failing, with issues like algae and a deteriorating coating, costing taxpayers millions.
- Trump's threats to Iranian officials during peace talks are seen as counterproductive and may undermine U.S. negotiating positions.
- Both crises share parallels with Trump's tendency to blame the Obama administration, act without a clear plan, and ignore expert warnings.
- Unlike past setbacks, these failures are becoming undeniable, as evidenced by the visible state of the pool and public opinion on the Iran deal.
- The U.S. may be making concessions in the Iran negotiations, such as allowing more oil sales, in exchange for restored nuclear inspections.