Donald Trump, the Creature from the Green Lagoon

This opinion piece uses the algae infestation in the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool as a metaphor for Donald Trump's presidency. The author criticizes the administration's governing style and its attempts to disparage previous administrations.
Why it matters
It reflects the intense political polarization and critical media discourse surrounding the Trump presidency.
A historian once told me that the presidency would distil Donald Trump to his essence.
The article uses highly critical, metaphorical language to attack the subject's character and governing style.
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