Journalist Michael Wolff has claimed that President Donald Trump is spending up to 80% of his time focused on the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, despite other major issues confronting his administration.
According to Wolff, conversations with White House insiders suggest Trump has become increasingly preoccupied with the landmark following problems that emerged after its recent renovation.
The Reflecting Pool is reportedly set to be drained again after bright green algae and peeling paint appeared only weeks after a multi-million-dollar renovation.
Trump has publicly blamed vandals for the damage, but Wolff claims the president is directing much of his anger toward identifying those responsible for the project's problems.
Wolff said the president's reported focus on the Reflecting Pool had left some White House insiders uncertain about how to interpret the situation, calling it 'a little unusual, even for Donald Trump.'
Psychologist Dr. John Gartner has also expressed concern over Trump's behavior, speculating that it could reflect a sense of losing control over larger political issues.
No official medical diagnosis has been made public regarding Trump's health, but Wolff has speculated that Trump's behavior could be a sign of dementia.
