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Trump’s algae-filled Reflecting Pool drained once again for ‘beautification’ project

A Trump official said the latest work on the pool will also remove debris from an extensive Independence Day fireworks display over the National Mall

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism

A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Who Is David Hearn? Age, Career Highlights, and Quick Facts Amid 10-Year Prison Case Over Reflecting Pool Damage

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn faces a felony charge for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, potentially leading to a 10-year prison sentence. Hearn denies the allegations.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

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Ex-Olympian who touched Reflecting Pool charged with felony destruction of property by Trump’s DOJ

David Hearn is accused of ‘forcefully and violently’ pulling blue liner from the pool

The Independent UK · Jul 2

How the National Mall’s other reflecting pool has avoided the green algae that overwhelmed Trump’s renovations

As the Trump administration struggles to deal with the persistent green algae at the newly-renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a body of water just a mile and a half away remains clear.

The Independent UK · Jun 27

A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos

The Independent UK · Jun 27

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

The statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged

The Independent UK · Jun 25

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People Found A Photo Of The Guy Trump Hired To Renovate The Reflecting Pool, And They’re Losing It

John J. Cafaro became the butt of jokes over his connection to the company, slammed for its handling of recent work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Bored Panda · Jun 25

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown.

Euronews · Jun 24

Trump says 6 people arrested over damage to the troubled Reflecting Pool project

President Donald Trump says six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Trump claims vandals slashed Reflecting Pool surface he boasted was knife-proof

Donald Trump boasted about the durability of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool weeks before announcing the site would need to be drained again.

The Independent UK · Jun 23

Reflecting Pool chaos: National Guard patrols iconic site after renovation problems

National Guard members and U.S. Park Police are patrolling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK · Jun 22

'250-ft gash, poured chemicals': Donald Trump claims vandals damaged Reflecting Pool

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that several arrests were made into the alleged vandalism of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He alleged that the vandals severely damaged the recently renovated Pool, claiming that a 250-foot-long gash was carved into its newly installed lining and corrosive chemicals were…

The Times of India · Jun 21

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The Independent UK · Jun 19

Tourists react to paint peeling from Reflecting Pool days after Trump’s $14m ‘renovation’

Paint is peeling from the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as tourists declare that the $14m (£10m) was a “huge waste of money”.

The Independent UK · Jun 19

Paint begins peeling at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after costly renovation

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The Independent UK · Jun 16

Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Refilling starts for newly painted Reflecting Pool in Washington, in photos

Water has started flowing into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after President Donald Trump’s renovation, which included painting the basin a deep shade he called “American flag blue.”

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The Independent UK · Jun 4

Trump shows off bizarre chart comparing reflecting pool to building sizes

Donald Trump showed off a new chart which compared the freshly-painted Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to different skyscrapers.

Bangkok Post · Jun 4

Amid war, Trump touts his reflecting pool

WASHINGTON - As the ceasefire with Iran teeters and his Republican Party faces dire risks over the war’s costs, US President Donald Trump made sure the press assembled on Wednesday in the Oval Office knew what was on his mind: renovating the historic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

International Business Times UK · May 13

Donald Trump Stayed Up Until 1am to Fire Off Rant Over 'Embarrassing' Lincoln Memorial Cost Revelation

Donald Trump criticised The New York Times over reported costs of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, defending his involvement and attacking the media's portrayal of the project.

The Independent UK · May 12

Trump has 400-word meltdown over New York Times report on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Records show the Trump administration spent more than $13.1M on a project the president initially said would cost $1.5M

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