# The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues (Part 2) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [December 1, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298 "2025-12-01T20:32:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 314
**Author:** ![dougrb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/76d3ee/32.png) [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6261 "2026-06-13T20:50:43Z")
So far so good… > The Reflecting Pool project, which ended up taking six weeks, is part of a mass effort by the president _to remake Washington in his image_ ---
**Author:** ![bobot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bobot/32/21622_2.png) [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6262 "2026-06-13T21:04:59Z")
The Guardian report of this story starts with “Gee Whiz” and the blurb following mentions that the elephant made a “gushing debut”. > **[Gee, whiz: elephant relieves itself on floor of Texas Republican convention](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/texas-elephant-republican-convention)** > > Four-ton Paige, brought in as surprise for attenders, made gushing debut after governor finished keynote speech ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6263 "2026-06-13T21:20:52Z")
> [@Der\_Trihs](#): > > The Reflecting Pool so much money was wasted on renovating is [already filling up with algae](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/algae-reflecting-pool-started-growing-212702969.html). Faster than before in fact thanks to a darker paint job. Fill the swamp! ---
**Author:** ![smithsb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smithsb/32/12107_2.png) [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6264 "2026-06-13T23:35:20Z")
It’s completely safe and normal. RFK Jr. will go bathing with his grandchildren and drink a gallon or so on Sunday. \*Trump sons are now offering genuine “Trump Water®©” bottled directly from the New and Improved misreflection pool for only $86.47 per gullible plus tax/your email/mailing address and direct withdrawal information. _not an actual story and I hope I’m not giving them ideas_ ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6265 "2026-06-13T23:39:56Z")
[Judge orders the liar to tear down his lying signage.](https://www.aol.com/articles/trump-national-park-overhaul-backfires-202117000.html) > [@](#): > > A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate exhibits and displays at national museums, parks and landmarks that [were altered under an executive order.](https://www.aol.com/news/national-parks-order-removal-woke-161521729.html) > > The ruling mandates the restoration of sites changed under a Trump directive that sought to remove elements deemed to “inappropriately disparage Americans past or living.” > > US District Judge Angel Kelley in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction Friday that also halts any further modifications. The judge blasted the changes at national parks, saying they aimed “to rewrite the Nation’s history with a white-out pen.” > > “History cannot be faithfully told while excluding the experiences of communities whose contributions, struggles, and achievements form an important part of our Nation’s story,” Judge Kelley wrote. > > He also ordered the Trump administration to submit weekly status reports detailing its progress in complying with the order. Pesonally, given the disregard the felon has for the courts, the law, and even the constitution, I’d’ve ordered the administration to appoint a few people to stand in the courtroom and give hourly updates. [Declare it a fraud, then look for evidence. Par for the course.](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-prosecutor-l-pushing-unusual-100000589.html) (The **bolding** is mine.) > [@](#): > > First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli — President Trump’s [loyalist federal prosecutor](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-04/bill-essayli-first-assistant-us-attorney-trump) in Los Angeles — has not been shy in recent days about his intention to ferret out voter fraud in California’s primary election and criminally charge those responsible. > > He has announced that his office “has [multiple election fraud investigations](https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-06-05/u-s-attorney-says-fbi-federal-prosecutors-are-investigating-alleged-election-fraud-in-california) underway” in coordination with the FBI, urged Californians [on social media](https://x.com/USAttyEssayli/status/2063419378675356063) to submit evidence of “potential election fraud” directly to his office, and said flatly **he “will be charging some people” with election fraud — just as soon as California certifies its vote count and his office “can prove some of the allegations.”** So that would be never. Got it. But, hey, it’s not like he’s violating any federal rules. > [@](#): > > Essayli’s public callouts and promises are highly unusual and in direct conflict with [Justice Department guidance](https://www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-85000-protection-government-integrity) on ballot fraud investigations at the federal level, which states federal prosecutors should not publicly pursue such claims amid vote counting. > > The Justice Manual — which regulates the actions of federal prosecutors nationwide — says the department “should not engage in overt criminal investigative measures in matters involving alleged ballot fraud until the election in question has been concluded, its results certified, and all recounts and election contests concluded,” in part because doing so “runs the risk of chilling legitimate voting and campaign activities and of interjecting the investigation itself into ongoing campaigns and the adjudication of any ensuing election contest.” Oops! [Who needs more than four hours of sleep? There’s a vanity project to build!](https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/build-triumphal-arch-trump-envisions-134546438.html) > [@](#): > > The challenge in picking Donald Trump’s favorite distraction is that [the competition is brutally fierce](https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-promenade-national-mall-renovations). The president’s [ballroom vanity project](https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/judge-halts-trump-ballroom-white-house), the Lincoln Memorial [Reflecting Pool](https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-still-mired-in-distractions-turns-his-attention-to-the-reflecting-pool-in-d-c) and the White House venue for the [upcoming UFC fight](https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/as-his-approval-rating-sinks-trump-adds-to-his-lengthy-list-of-distractions) are certainly near the top of the lengthy and growing list. > > But don’t forget about his interest in a massive “triumphal” arch just across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, in front of Arlington National Cemetery. [The Washington Post reported](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/06/10/trump-officials-lay-out-aggressive-timeline-build-triumphal-arch/): > > > _Federal officials are laying more groundwork to begin construction on President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot-tall triumphal arch, sharing additional documents that detail the project’s scope and an aggressive timetable for potentially completing work before Trump’s term ends._ > > > > _According to National Park Service documents posted this month, the administration envisions 20 hours per day of construction on the arch, year-round, in hopes of completing the project within two to three years. Construction experts said that timeline — which would involve two 10-hour daily shifts — is aggressive for a nonemergency project._ ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2026, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6266 "2026-06-13T23:50:19Z")
I hope he _does_ complete it before he leaves. It’ll make such a lovely video being [blown back down](https://youtu.be/8IwHZD8Qnv8) again. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6267 "2026-06-14T00:09:29Z")
[![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ycYAAOSwHPtjvKz4/s-l1200.png) ](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ycYAAOSwHPtjvKz4/s-l1200.png) ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6268 "2026-06-14T00:26:32Z")
@Robot_Arm You raise a good question. How many of the felon’s disastrous “projects” will be left incomplete, be scars on the landscape, when he is finally out of office? That’s one great legacy! ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6269 "2026-06-14T00:55:45Z")
> **[Zach Everson (@zacheverson.com)](https://bsky.app/profile/zacheverson.com/post/3mo6wjsfahs2q)** > > Friend sent me this photo he took today of the Reflecting Pool > > ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/¯ ---
**Author:** ![penultima\_thule](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/penultima_thule/32/3833_2.png) [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6270 "2026-06-14T01:28:55Z")
What’s the problem … it’s reflecting … in a nice, environmentally active global warming style green. Rather than a sterile, chlorine induced blue. ---
**Author:** ![Coriolanus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/coriolanus/32/18769_2.png) [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6271 "2026-06-14T02:06:07Z")
> [@Monty](#): > > How many of the felon’s disastrous “projects” will be left incomplete, be scars on the landscape, when he is finally out of office? Or can be stopped by the Dumo’s getting at least the House? I assume trump Exec Ordered this bullshit, including Drone launching from his fucking Ballroom? Fat-ass just LOST a war he shouldn’t have started. He should be eating shit right now, not talking about if/when/why/why not with Iran. We all know he’s taking Netanyahu’s word. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_Itself](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_itself/32/19637_2.png) [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6272 "2026-06-14T02:15:48Z")
Iranian flag green? ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6273 "2026-06-14T02:17:10Z")
That would be _Islam Green_. ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6274 "2026-06-14T13:16:49Z")
The fighters that will beat the shit out of each other tonight in an octogonal cage by the White House for the advancement of liberty™ and civilization® will be paid in the trump’s family "stable"coins: > **[UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/14/white-house-ufc-fighters-crypto)** > > Some fighters will receive bonuses in ‘stablecoins’ issued by Trump family business World Liberty Financial > World Liberty Financial’s role in the festivities emerged only this week. The company first announced it was an official sponsor of the event on Wednesday 10 June via Xitter.\> > World Liberty Financial, a Delaware-based cryptocurrency venture co-founded by Donald Trump and his sons in 2024 alongside the Witkoff sons, has emerged as one of the highest-profile businesses connected to the president’s family. > White House spokesman Davis Ingle said there is no conflict of interest and that Trump’s assets are in a trust managed by his children. “The Fake News’ continued attempts to fabricate conflicts of interest are irresponsible and reinforce the public’s distrust in what they read.” ---
**Author:** ![billy-jack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@billy-jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billy-jack)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6275 "2026-06-14T16:31:23Z")
> [@Locrian](#): > > Better hope that’s not the winning number. He’ll definitely be crowned king. If all of MAGA buys them, each winning number would not be worth much. Maybe $10 each? ---
**Author:** ![billy-jack](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@billy-jack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billy-jack)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6276 "2026-06-14T16:33:16Z")
> [@Pardel-Lux](#): > > The fighters that will beat the shit out of each other tonight in an octogonal cage by the White House for the advancement of liberty™ and civilization® will be paid in the trump’s family "stable"coins: It would be nice if they had heavy rain all day. ---
**Author:** ![enipla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/54ee81/32.png) [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6277 "2026-06-14T16:41:33Z")
> [@Pardel-Lux](#): > > The fighters that will beat the shit out of each other tonight in an octogonal cage by the White House for the advancement of liberty™ and civilization® will be paid in the trump’s family "stable"coins: They’ve been kicked in the head a few times to many. They won’t see a dime. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6278 "2026-06-14T17:44:27Z")
> [@enipla](#): > > They won’t see a dime. 🤔 I wonder how smart it is to con folks who’s Business is Violence? ---
**Author:** ![Pardel-Lux](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pardel-lux/32/20182_2.png) [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6279 "2026-06-14T17:52:29Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > I wonder how smart Who are you calling smart? 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-2/1025298/6280 "2026-06-14T17:59:20Z")
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