Real Coffee with Scott Adams The Scott Adams School - 05/13/26 HOME TEAM. China, Russiagate, Commie Mamdani, Reflecting Pool
May 13, 2026
Conversation jumps from Trump’s China trip and its diplomatic risks to tradeoffs involving Iran and Taiwan. They critique the Reflecting Pool renovation and its political fallout. Lighter moments include a viral animal clip and a quirky French road story. Topics also cover an AI-designed drug study, concerns about Islamist rhetoric, and redistricting battles tied to primary timing.
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Trump Aims Trade Framework And Security Talks In China
- President Trump's China trip focuses on separating sensitive from non-sensitive trade and stopping China from aiding enemies militarily.
- Owen lists proposed topics: a US-China board of trade for non-sensitive goods, controls on oil revenue and dual-use components, and weapons transfer oversight.
Renovated Reflecting Pool Filled With Algae
- Erica highlights the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool reopened after a $34 million renovation but quickly filled with algae.
- CNN explained renovation drew water from the tidal basin and made the pool shallower, creating ideal conditions for algae growth.
Call Out Partisan Obstruction On Civic Projects
- Push back on partisan obstruction when projects improve public spaces and can be done efficiently.
- Owen argues critics show TDS and that Trump completed the pool at lower cost while Democrats attack to deny him wins.