Frasier star Kelsey Grammer prays for Americans consumed by Reflecting Pool rage
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Jesse Watters and actor Kelsey Grammer explore the symbolism of the Reflecting Pool, a mirror of America that reflects history and heritage. Grammer laments the ‘virus’ of hate trying to ‘destroy everything’ and praises Trump’s restoration efforts. It highlights the importance of celebrating America’s past and future, promoting patriotism, and featuring the series ‘Patriot War’ on Fox Nation.
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Actor Kelsey Grammer shared a message for Americans dissatisfied with the country as some critics obsess over allegations that President Donald Trump botched the $14.8 million restoration of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
“I think there’s a virus that’s infected a very small number of people and wants to tear everything down. They’re consumed by hate, and of course hate basically destroys you,” he told “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Tuesday.
“I pray for them. I pray that everyone finds a reasonable feeling in their hearts about the people who run this country these days.”
Grammer’s remarks come amid widespread scrutiny over Trump’s renovation of the Reflecting Pool due to large amounts of algae and peeling paint floating in the water. The president said vandals damaged the newly renovated tourist attraction and six people were arrested in connection with the alleged vandalism.
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Craig Paulette(lr), Nadine Seiler and Karen Irwin hold protest signs and chant slogans at the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC on June 21, 2026. Earlier in the day, NPS staff worked to remove algae from the pool. Among the slogans shouted was ‘Let’s grow and grow seaweed’. (Pete Kiehart of The Washington Post via Getty Images)
This dissatisfaction comes at the same time that football fans from around the world are visiting the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and sharing their positive impressions of the country, its hospitality and culture; It’s a sentiment Grammer wants more Americans to share.
“It’s worth loving and it’s great that we’re given the chance to see it. [the United States] In the eyes of many of our European and South American friends,” Grammer said.
The “Frasier” star, who plans to spend America’s 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C., shared a prayerful wish for the country’s future ahead of his milestone birthday.
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“I want to be with my family on the 250th anniversary and I want to see some fireworks, but my real prayer is for the future, for 251 and what comes next,” the actor told host Jesse Watters.
Grammer hosts Fox Nation’s six-part series “The Patriotic War,” which chronicles America’s struggle for independence through the lives of key figures of the Revolutionary era. (Da Kuk/Getty Images)
Grammer also revealed details about the nonprofit he hopes will strengthen patriotism among Americans.
“We’re working on a non-profit called American Revelation,” the actor explained. “We’re trying to show you the way to a process where you can truly fall in love with your country. And that’s something that’s very important to me.”
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Grammer, who hosts many of Fox Nation’s programs focusing on American history, said he constantly “bursts into tears” when talking about the country.
The actor described how key figures in his childhood helped instill in him “at an early age” a deep respect and love for the United States.
Kelsey Grammer attended the Deadline Contenders Television 2024 Portrait Studio at the Directors Guild of America on April 13, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Deadline via Michael Buckner/Getty Images)
“My grandparents raised me and they loved the country…my grandfather fought in World War II, spent 28 months in the South Pacific,” Grammer said.
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“I was lucky enough to have some pretty good teachers who felt like they had the same name as our Founding Fathers. And I carry that with me,” he continued. “I have so much respect for these people and the fact that they did this for me. And I want to do something to repay them.”
Grammer hosts Fox Nation’s six-episode series “The Patriot War,” which chronicles America’s fight for independence through the lives of key figures of the Revolutionary era, including George Washington and Alexander Hamilton.
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“I think we’ve done a really good job of following their passion, their heartbeat, their dedication and sacrifice to see that we have a better chance in the world, and I’m very happy with the program,” he said.
“Patriotic War” It currently airs exclusively on Fox Nation, with new episodes airing on Sunday.
