Trump wanted to improve the look of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He gave a company with previous connections to him a no-bid contract to make the water appear to be a brighter blue. Instead, the water is full of algae; the material added to the bottom is coming off; and the pool will probably have to be drained. Trump blames vandals for this state of affairs.
It’s another perfect metaphor for Trump 2.0. He wrecks everything he touches–even things he genuinely wants to improve. He’s the opposite of King Midas.