Reflecting on the Trump Era
Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation should have been an easy lift. But it quickly became a monument to failure. The post Reflecting on the Trump Era appeared first on The Intercept .
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes expressed outrage at Trump administration officials on Monday after they confirmed that more than 400 trees had been felled at a D.C. public golf course that the president intends to convert into a high-end course. "430 trees!" Reyes declared, "I had stated in the May hearing that I did not wish 10 trees to be cut down without prior notice."
She added, "In which world did anyone in your office believe that to be acceptable?" It was a rare instance of someone voicing discontent with the Trump administration, even over the destruction of trees. In an ideal world, there would be widespread outrage over numerous injustices, such as the extrajudicial killing of 238 civilians in boat strikes, the assassination of over 150 individuals at an Iranian elementary school, and the violent protests against ICE on American streets.
Sometimes, it is challenging to discern the full picture amidst the numerous grievances, even if those grievances have been uprooted against a judge's order. However, scrutinizing the smaller transgressions of an amoral and egomaniacal president can reveal crucial insights. Today, the focus shifts to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is currently being replenished as I speak.
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