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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Brendan Rascius

MYSTERIOUS: Reflecting pool issues were known to workers before vandalism claims docs show - You Need To See This

Donald Trump Reflecting Pool
  • President Donald Trump attributed issues with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, including algae blooms and peeling paint, to "deranged" vandals, claiming they used knives and fertilizer.
  • Government documents obtained by The New York Times , however, indicate that problems with the pool's renovation, such as malfunctioning algae-control devices and cuts in the foam layer, were known to workers and predated Trump's vandalism claims.
  • The renovation, initially projected to cost under $2 million, ultimately exceeded $16 million, with substantial amounts allocated to no-bid contracts for painting and algae control.
  • House Democrats have launched an investigation into these no-bid contracts, questioning the qualifications of the firms involved and demanding explanations for the project's failures.
  • Despite Trump's assertions of sabotage and the pool being "beautifully new," workers observed issues with nanobubblers and peeling paint shortly after the $14 million refurbishment was completed in early June.

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Algae removing devices were not working correctly as Trump boasted about Reflecting Pool renovations, docs show

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