Published August 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET · Updated August 3, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Op-ed frames Reflecting Pool flap as evidence of Trump's spite
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An opinion piece framed a controversy over the Reflecting Pool as evidence of Trump's spite. Trump reportedly reacted strongly to losing a scapegoat related to the matter.
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