Crews Are Draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Again as Part of Trump's Troubled Revamp
Algae, peeling sealant and fireworks debris have pushed the Trump-backed renovation past its original two-week schedule, officials said.
- On Friday, National Park Service crews began draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, missing President Donald Trump's initial deadline for the nation's 250th birthday.
- The renovation, initially slated for the 250th birthday, faced immediate issues last month including algae blooms and peeling coating; Trump blamed vandals, though critics allege shoddy repair work by Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
- On Thursday, former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty in D.C. Superior Court to deliberately damaging the pool, while three others face misdemeanor charges for allegedly removing paint.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated the draining removes Independence Day fireworks debris and addresses vandalism, confirming the Trump administration will not seek competitive bids for new repairs.
- Democratic lawmakers are investigating the project's costs and taxpayer funding, noting the pool is one of several capital projects including a $400 million White House ballroom demolished from the East Wing.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again as Trump administration resumes repairs
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for repairs after July Fourth fireworks debris and vandalism damage following the Trump administration's restoration project.
Crews are draining the swampy Reflecting Pool — again, in trouble-plagued renovation
The president initially suggested his renovations would last a century. But, within weeks of completion last month, the water was beset by an algae bloom and pieces of the new coating peeling.
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn is accused of damaging the famous tourist spot.
The iconic Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington is being drained again due to new problems with the renovation ordered by President Donald Trump, media outlets such as The Guardian report. The pool had only reopened in early June after a major refurbishment.
Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of President Trump’s troubled revamp
Crews are again draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as President Donald Trump’s problem-plagued effort to revamp the waterway pushes well past his initial goal.
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