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Reflecting Pool is microcosm of Trump's vexing second term | Jonah Goldberg
By Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Every time I get asked by a TV anchor what I think about the drama of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, my favorite "historical" headline from the Onion comes to mind: "World's largest metaphor hits iceberg."
Why this matters in The Waco
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's drama may seem like a distant concern in Waco , but its upkeep and controversies can have implications for local parks and public spaces. As Waco's own parks department manages and maintains its facilities, the Reflecting Pool's situation serves as a point of comparison for balancing preservation and public access. The city's efforts to maintain its own parks, such as those along the Brazos River, may face similar challenges in navigating the needs of various stakeholders. Waco residents may want to pay attention to how the Reflecting Pool's situation is resolved, as it could inform approaches to managing and preserving local public spaces, ensuring they remain vibrant and accessible to the community. The Reflecting Pool's drama may be a national story, but its themes of preservation and access have relevance to Waco's own parks and public spaces.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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