Trump’s Reflecting Pool Disaster is a PERFECT Metaphor for His Presidency – Dana Milbank

Trump is treating a murky reflecting pool like a national emergency — and Dana Milbank says it’s the perfect symbol for his entire presidency. In this wide-ranging conversation, NOTUS columnist and Washington Post veteran Dana Milbank joins Matt to discuss: — The hilarious (and telling) Reflecting Pool "vandalism" saga, Trump’s builder ego, no-bid contracts, and blame-shifting — JD Vance’s credibility problems on the Iran deal and "agreement to have an agreement" — Marco Rubio’s surprising surge as a potential future leader — Tucker Carlson turning on the GOP over the Iran war — Rising antisemitism on both left and right, AIPAC, Netanyahu, and the future of Israel support — Plus: Dana’s thoughts on joining the new news outlet Notice (soon to be renamed) and Matt’s upcoming role there. Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/ Support Matt Lewis at Patreon:   / mattlewis   Facebook:   / mattlewisdc   Twitter:   / mattklewis   Instagram:   / mattlewisreels   YouTube:    / @mattlewis   – Who is Matt Lewis? – Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians. Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Po... TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-... Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC