Jon Stewart mocks Trump’s ‘I had it cleaned’ speech at Reflecting Pool

Comedian Jon Stewart mocked President Trump on Monday night for spending much of his final speech before the midterm elections discussing repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

On Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Stewart ridiculed Trump’s decision to focus on the Reflecting Pool’s controversial, multimillion-dollar renovation shortly before voters would decide who will have control of Congress.

“That was the president of the United States on the day before the midterms choosing to make a speech at the Reflecting Pool to talk about the Reflecting Pool,” Stewart said.

“No symbolism, no metaphors, just straight-up pool maintenance,” he added. “That was Donald Trump’s ‘I had it cleaned’ speech, if you will.”

Trump delivered his election-eve remarks Monday against the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial, where he spent more than 20 minutes describing renovations to the pool, including repairs to cracked granite, pipes and the pool’s surface.

Stewart began his monologue by playing a clip of Trump touting his accomplishments since returning to the White House.

“I’ve kept every single promise I made, except far more. I’ve actually kept far more promises than I made,” Trump said.

“That is not possible dimensionally in this realm,” Stewart said in response. “That, now, dementially, yes, that that may be possible, but not dimensionally.”

The late-night host then pointed out the historical significance of the location, invoking similarities to Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

“In the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial with the echoes of Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, please lay out for the American people what you think is most important for them to know,” Stewart said.

Stewart then played a montage of Trump detailing the restoration work, including the pool’s new paint and repairs to its surrounding stonework. When the montage ended, Stewart abruptly walked offstage before returning moments later, appearing bewildered by the president’s remarks.