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Kennedy Family Fights Trump's Arch as Analysis Finds JFK's Eternal Flame Could Be Shaded 18 Days a Year

Nine Kennedy relatives have asked a Washington court to halt construction of Donald Trump's proposed Arlington arch, citing possible shadows, altered views and alleged legal violations.

International Business Times UK · Nov 11

Lincoln Memorial Pool Reopens After $16 Million Renovation Marred by Liner Failure and Arrests

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool reopened after a costly renovation marred by algae, widespread liner failures, vandalism allegations, and the dismissal of charges against Olympian David Hearn.

Latin Times · Nov 3

Trump unveils repaired Lincoln Memorial pool after costs exceed $14m, up from under $2m

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has recently undergone extensive repairs, as unveiled by Trump, marking a significant and costly restoration effort. Budget overruns have pushed expenses to over $14 million, primarily due to algae problems stemming from a failed blue coating. Officials assert that these costs are essential for the…

The Times of India · Nov 3

Trump’s slapdash Reflecting Pool renovations stand in stark contrast to years of deliberation and engineering ingenuity that went into its creation

In the latest twist in one of the strangest ongoing scandals in Washington, D.C., U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced that the government would be dropping charges against the four people accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the 2,000-foot long water basin that connects…

The Conversation · Aug 7

Trump Accuses Jeanine Pirro of 'Folding' After 'Disappointing Decision' to Drop Reflecting Pool Charges

Donald Trump criticises US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping vandalism charges linked to the Lincoln Memorial, citing new evidence of flawed installation rather than vandalism.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Trump Says Jeanine Pirro 'Folded Like an Umbrella' in Lincoln Memorial Vandalism Case: 'The Judge Was Really Vicious'

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she dismissed vandalism charges against U.S. Olympian David Hearn, arguing she backed down because of pressure from the judge overseeing the case.

Benzinga · Aug 4

Witness says Lincoln Memorial pool was damaged before alleged vandalism

Former Olympic canoeist Davey Hearn’s lawyers say testimony undermines felony charge

The Guardian - US · Jul 28

Trump's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Faces Another Setback

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faced another setback after crews drained the historic landmark for additional repairs, delaying plans to showcase the restored site during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

Benzinga · Jul 12

Crews again drain Trump’s troubled reflecting pool

Workers observed draining water from Lincoln Memorial pool plagued by algae blooms and peeling paint

The Guardian - US · Jul 11

Trump Admin Blames 'Box-Cutter Vandals' for $15M Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Failure as It's Drained Again

The Trump administration's costly renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces criticism due to vandalism claims and technical failures, raising questions about the project's effectiveness.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7