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Trump says he will ‘probably’ drain the Reflecting Pool again to fix the problems after the $14M renovations

Trump’s renovations have already totaled $14 million, and he now blames vandalism for the algae and peeling paint in the Reflecting Pool

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Trump news at a glance: US president claims ‘vandalism’ for Washington DC reflecting pool problems

Paint seen peeling off in the water at pool site; investigation finds ICE agents disproportionately target people from Latin America – key US politics stories from Saturday 20 June at a glance

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From Olympic Fame to Handcuffs: US Olympian David Hearn Arrested Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism Allegation

David Hearn, a former US Olympian, was arrested for allegedly vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The incident has sparked debate over the monument's troubled renovation.

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Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism

The Independent UK

Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’

US president also claims vandals have been arrested, as Washington attraction sees algae bloom and peeling paint

The Guardian - US

Trump’s blue paint at the Reflecting Pool is already chipping off as renovation costs soar to $14.7M

‘American flag blue’ sealant is starting to peel from the bottom of the pool after multi-million dollar, taxpayer-funded project

The Independent UK

Trump Splurges $14 Million in Tax Dollars on Reflecting Pool, Only for New Paint Job to Fail Within Days

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, costing £11.5 million, faces failure as paint strips and algae blooms, raising concerns about project execution and taxpayer expense.

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Trump admin points finger at Obama as algae takes over reflecting pool

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Trump administration blames Obama after ‘blue’ Reflecting Pool turns green after $14M refurb

President Trump previously vowed to paint the Reflecting Pool an ‘American flag blue’

The Independent UK

Algae in the Reflecting Pool started growing just days after Trump’s $14M renovation: report

President Trump has claimed he would fix the landmark pool, which he said other presidents left in a ‘disgusting’ state

The Independent UK

‘The chemicals are hazardous’: Union concerned Trump’s rushed Reflecting Pool job might be putting workers at risk

A union monitoring the project expressed concerns over precautions.

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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.

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Contractor earning $850,000 more than usual on no-bid Trump deal to fix Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, report says

The Virginia-based contractor asked for nearly twice the typical profits, a government analysis reportedly found

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Dementia Claims Ignite as Fox News Viewers Blast Bizarre 'Waterproof' Remark

Donald Trump's 'waterproof' Reflecting Pool remark sparked mockery and renewed debate over his mental sharpness, though no medical evidence has supported the claims.

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Trump’s ‘pool guy’ appears hard at work on Lincoln Memorial icon, new photos reveal

New ocean-blue swimming pool coating is now being applied to the base of the Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK

Trump hires his ‘pool guy’ to redo historic Lincoln Memorial icon: ‘I’ve probably built more than 100 swimming pools’

The developer-in-chief launched into a 10-minute rant about renovating the century-old water feature after posting a Truth Social video on the same subject

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Robin Wright Warns Against Wading In Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Actress Robin Wright shares her experience filming Forrest Gump in the Reflecting Pool and her current role in the fantasy film Damsel. Catch her latest pe...

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