Trump's Reflecting Pool Guy Looks like a Cartoon Mobster
Trump's Reflecting Pool Guy Looks like a Cartoon Mobster  
Podcast: Bulwark Takes
Published On: Sat Jun 20 2026
Description: JVL and Sonny Bunch take on the bizarre saga of Washington’s algae-filled Reflecting Pool and John Cafaro the Trump-connected donor who landed the contract to fix it. Plus, an unexpected detour into wrestling history, Paul Bearer, and why this whole scandal feels more like a cartoon than real life.Looking for a Father's Day gift? Consider a membership to The Bulwark's website. Learn more at https://www.thebulwark.com/subscribe