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Trump’s unsupported claims about Reflecting Pool vandalism

by Kate Yandell ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed vandals for damaging the new blue lining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is now peeling, as well as for algae in the water. But the administration has not provided evidence to back up the president’s claims. Experts…

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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

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

Workers also determined that cuts in the pool were unrelated to the blue coating that has been peeling

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Workers put fence up around Reflecting Pool as Trump’s renovation chaos deepens

The administration blamed ‘vandalism by leftist activists’ for putting up the fencing earlier than planned

The Independent UK

Reflecting Pool’s ‘350-foot gash’ can’t be fixed before America 250 celebration as Trump steps up police presence around landmark

Contractors say repairs could take weeks and will require draining the Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK

'I Saw It': Trump Doubles Down On Unverified Claims That Vandals Used Box Cutters to 'Cut' Lincoln Memorial Pool 'Very Violently'

President Trump claims vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but evidence is lacking. The incident involves a no-bid contract and a donor with felony convictions.

International Business Times UK

Trump administration compares reflecting pool algae battle to Iran war

Interior department insists water at Washington landmark is ‘crystal clear’ as witnesses report murky green pool

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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.

International Business Times UK

New report says Trump’s no-bid $13.1 million reflecting pool contract doesn’t fix the leaky pipes

Trump insists "there'll be no leaks".

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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

Workers racing to turn reflecting pool blue for Trump may be at risk, union warns

Union representative concerned about safety as workers rush to finish repainting DC pool before 250th celebrations

The Guardian - US

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.

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