In this episode of A Closer Look, Seth Meyers examines two primary topics regarding Donald Trump: his peculiar behavior at the G7 Summit and the controversial renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
The G7 Summit and Reporter Interactions:
- Seth highlights Trump's focus on appearance during the G7 summit, noting his awkward compliments toward a reporter (0:34) and a UFC fighter (1:36), comparing his demeanor to an elderly relative who is disconnected from social norms.
The Reflecting Pool Renovation:
- Project Discrepancies: Trump treated the historic Reflecting Pool as if it were a private swimming pool at one of his clubs, insisting on specific technical changes and an "American flag blue" color scheme (2:46, 5:06).
- The Outcome: The project, which cost nearly $15 million, failed to achieve the intended aesthetic. Instead of the desired blue, the pool turned "puke green" due to an algal bloom (8:14, 8:42).
- Aftermath: Seth mocks the attempts to fix the issue, noting that workers were filmed dumping chemicals into the pool to combat the algae (11:09). He concludes that this project serves as a perfect metaphor for Trump's approach: insisting he is the only one who can fix a problem, only to create a more expensive and "swampy" mess in the process (12:07).
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