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Trump disputes Ted Lieu's Reflecting Pool characterization as 'malicious'

Trump defended his Monday remarks about renaming the DC landmark after himself, firing back at the California Democrat's criticism.

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What to know

  • Trump made a joke about renaming the Reflecting Pool after himself on Monday.
  • Rep. Ted Lieu criticized the remark, prompting Trump to call his characterization 'malicious.'
  • The exchange occurred as voting was underway in the 2026 election cycle.

“Trump joked that he was thinking of renaming the pool after himself.”

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    Trump attacks Lieu's criticism as 'malicious'

    Trump fired back at Rep. Ted Lieu over Lieu's criticism of the Reflecting Pool joke, calling the characterization malicious.

  2. 1

    Rep. Ted Lieu criticizes Trump's Reflecting Pool remark

    California Democrat Ted Lieu made a critical jab at Trump's joke about the Reflecting Pool.

    1. 3 outlets Trump fires back at California Democrat over Reflecting Pool jab: 'Malicious'

      first by PennLive, 4d ago · also The Oregonian, MassLive

    2. 1 outlet first by Forbes, 6d ago · read ↗

  3. background

    Trump jokes about renaming Reflecting Pool — Trump joked that he was thinking of renaming the Reflecting Pool after himself.