John Oliver Skewers Fox News Host Over Trump Reflecting Pool Renovation

On his show Last Week Tonight, John Oliver mocked Fox News commentator Jesse Watters for defending former President Donald Trump’s remarks about the ongoing renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Oliver described the $15 million project as a “trainwreck,” highlighting problems such as algae growth, peeling blue sealant, and alleged vandalism claims made by Trump on Truth Social. He also referenced Watters’ 2018 divorce while ridiculing the suggestion that vandals might have caused the damage.

Oliver’s segment included clips of Watters showing blurry video of alleged saboteurs and quoted a reporter describing the pool’s condition as “green, smelly.” The host used the comparison to “sex with the Grinch” to underscore the pool’s poor state and the absurdity of the vandal‑damage narrative.