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Trump's $14.7m Pool Cover-up Scandal Under Fire After Contractor Admits Its Own Repairs Caused the Damage

The contractor repairing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has admitted that poor workmanship and incompatible chemicals caused widespread liner damage.

International Business Times UK

Blanche defends Jeanine Pirro after Trump slams Lincoln Memorial pool case

Attorney General Todd Blanche supports US Attorney Jeanine Pirro amid President Trump's criticism. Pirro sought dismissal of vandalism charges for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Blanche stated evidence, not allegations, determines prosecution viability in such cases. The White House requested a review of the vandalism case for potential new charges.…

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Suspected arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, Jeanine Pirro says

A suspect has been apprehended for defacing the World War II Memorial, with Melissa L Farris facing serious felony charges for her disgraceful actions. The vandalism involved adding soap bubbles to a fountain and splashing red paint. This incident follows earlier controversies surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's damage, prompting…

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Reflecting Pool's botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service's reputation

President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot

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'She Folded Like An Umbrella': Trump Outraged as Ex-Olympian David Hearn Escapes Pool Vandalism Case

US President Trump expressed outrage after a judge dismissed charges against Olympian David Hearn, accused of vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing rushed and flawed renovations.

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Trump Admits 'Some Contractor Error' Damaged Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Still Blames Ex-Olympian For Vandalism

President Donald Trump acknowledged that contractors caused some damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool while continuing to accuse former Olympic canoeist David "Davey" Hearn of deliberately vandalizing the site.

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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…

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Trump has tried to bend the legal system to his will. He’s increasingly facing pushback

US President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has gone beyond his vision of refurbishing a site of national pride to perfection. In the past month, the reflecting pool has become yet another tool for Trump to exact political retribution against those standing in his way.

The Conversation

Lawyers accuse Trump’s DOJ of rushing flawed Reflecting Pool case against ex-Olympian

Lawyers for a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool say that the Justice Department knew or should have known for weeks that its case was flawed

The Independent UK

Contents of Jeanine Pirro’s mystery box revealed as she tried to convince Trump what really caused the Reflecting Pool damage

Pirro’s office has been at odds with the White House over whether vandals caused the damage to president’s signature project renovating the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK

Trump Says Ally Jeanine Pirro 'Folded Like an Umbrella' Over Shock U-Turn in Vandalism Case

President Trump criticised US Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges in a vandalism case, blaming a 'vicious' judge. The case involved damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

International Business Times UK

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals

President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following a recent renovation was caused by shoddy construction rather than vandals

The Independent UK

US drops Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian, admits 'botched installation'

The US Justice Department on Friday dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after saying the damage was a result of "a botched installation", not vandalism. Trump had personally overseen the Reflecting Pool's renovation, which was estimated to have cost at least…

France 24

Former Olympian says grand jury irregularities tainted Trump’s Reflecting Pool prosecution

A former Olympian charged with deliberately damaging the the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is seeking access to all the closed-door testimony that led to his indictment

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Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date

A judge in the nation’s capital has set a trial date in September for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

France 24

Trump changes Reflecting Pool ‘gash’ size again, but offers no evidence

When announcing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had been drained again, US President Donald Trump doubled down on his vandalism claims, but his latest account raises fresh questions. Online, Trump said the alleged "slashes" stretched for 300 yards, after previously describing them as 250, 300 and 350 feet. This comes…

The Times of India

Why was Washington reflecting pool drained again weeks after $14M renovation

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has been drained again for cleaning and repair work weeks after a $14 million renovation came under scrutiny over visible deterioration and alleged vandalism, Reuters reported.

Benzinga

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.

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The Independent UK

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 Times of India

Trump promised to fix America's most famous Reflecting Pool for under $2 million. It ended up costing $14.7 million, and the problems started within days‎

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faces legal challenges and accusations of vandalism. Problems like algae and peeling paint emerged shortly after the project's completion. The White House blamed vandals, while critics pointed to a rushed renovation process. Criminal charges have been filed against individuals accused of damaging the landmark.…

The Independent UK

Trump bragged about his beautification projects having 4 billion TikTok views - but that might not be a good thing

Trump’s latest renovation project in Washington, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, went viral on TikTok for turning green from algae

International Business Times UK

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.

The Independent UK

Trump official clashes with CNN anchor over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism’ claims

A Trump official clashed with a CNN anchor over ‘vandalism’ claims made by the Trump administration about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

International Business Times UK

Trump Caught Sharing Outdated June Photos To Falsely Claim 'Crystal Clear' Reflecting Pool Is Only Just Completed

President Trump faces criticism over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, with accusations of using outdated images and ongoing algae issues despite costly refurbishment efforts.

The Independent UK

Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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