Trump’s Battle for Washington

特朗普的华盛顿之战

Radio Atlantic

2026-06-29

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The drama around the algal bloom in the Reflecting Pool may seem like a shallow issue. But it’s part of a much broader pattern as President Trump tries to “beautify” Washington, D.C., and cement his legacy. Host Adam Harris talks to the Atlantic staff writer David Graham about Trump’s attempts to remake the city physically, culturally, and politically. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • He sees the splashy announcement as what matters.

  • So it's a splashy announcement to say you're going to fix the reflecting

  • pool and you're going to have it looking great by the 4th of July for the 250th celebration.

  • It's great to say you're going to go into Iran, you're going to topple the regime and bring democracy.