Trump Says Reflecting Pool Repairs May Require Draining After Sealant Peels
Trump said multiple arrests followed alleged sabotage of the newly renovated pool, and officials are weighing whether draining it is needed for repairs.
- President Donald Trump used Truth Social to blame vandals for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claiming multiple arrests were made and stating the water may need draining for repairs.
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had been beset by algae blooms within days of refilling, while a recently applied American flag blue sealant began peeling off in visible chunks earlier this week.
- Olympian David Hearn was arrested after touching detached coating, telling CNN he "didn't destroy, break, or peel anything" and that the material was already detached from the pool floor.
- Trump alleged vandals poured corrosive chemicals and cut a 250 foot gash into the Reflecting Pool, though federal authorities have not publicly provided details confirming the full scope of his claims.
- These setbacks threaten the $14 million renovation project, which is part of a broader beautification effort in Washington for the country's 250th anniversary as cleanup efforts continue.
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Trump says reflecting pool will likely need to be drained
The pool has taken on clouds of algae after a hasty renovation. A three-time Olympian was charged with destroying government property after he says he touched one of the strands of blue paint peeling off the pool’s bottom. The post Trump says reflecting pool will likely need to be drained appeared first on Boston.com.
Trump Says $14 Million Reflecting Pool May Be Drained Weeks After Overhaul as Fresh Issues Emerge
Donald Trump has said the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will probably be drained for repairs after a costly $14.7 million (£11.57 million) renovation collapsed within weeks, leaving Washington's most iconic landmark marred by green algae and peeling paint. The project jumped from $1.5 million (£1.18 million) to $14.7 million (£11.57 million) through a no-bid contract, prompting lawmakers to call for an investigation into taxpayer waste. The r…
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool might have to be drained for repairs: Trump
Noting various problems that have emerged around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, President Donald Trump said it may now have to be drained for "necessary repairs." The pool recently reopened after a $14 million renovation that included leak repairs, a new filtration system and a blue liner. Trump promoted the project as a major upgrade to one of Washington’s most recognizable landmarks. But less than two weeks later, a widespread algae blo…
U.S. President Donald Trump blamed alleged vandalism for problems at the reflection pool in Washington, where the new paint is peeling off and algae are spreading. The renovation work "perfectly worked" before "harmful vandalism" had occurred, Trump said. Unknown people had added "some kind of knife or blade" to the basin and "wasted corrosive and destructive chemicals into the basin," added the U.S. President. The authorities had to "probably d…
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