Trump's Reflecting Pool Debacle Exposes His Misguided Priorities The recent developments surrounding Donald Trump's attempt to renovate the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool have left one question lingering: What did we expect from a president who has consistently shown disdain for expertise, process, and the rule of law?
The dropping of charges against former Olympian David Hearn may bring some relief, but it also serves as a stark reminder of the larger issue at play.
The root cause of this debacle lies not with Hearn or any individual contractor, but rather in Trump's own fixation on fast tracked renovations.