DC's 'renovated' pool reflects the Trump administration's dangerous hubris
When asked what his takeaways from the Iran war were, Trump said he believed there were no limits to his power
TL;DR
- The Trump administration spent $14.2 million on renovations for the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool to combat algae.
- Despite assurances and new technology, the pool quickly reverted to a green, algae-filled state.
- Critics compare the pool's renovation outcome to the Trump administration's approach to foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran.
- The article suggests this is an example of 'dangerous hubris' and a pattern of declaring victory despite contrary evidence.
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