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Trump Calls Out 'Vandalism' Amid Reflecting Pool Algae Bloom, Peeling Floor

Trump Calls Out 'Vandalism' Amid Reflecting Pool Algae Bloom, Peeling Floor

Summary

President Donald Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandalism after it developed an algae problem and peeling surface shortly after a renovation. He claimed unknown people and a reporter from ABC News caused the damage and said repairs will happen soon while officials investigate.

Key Facts

  • The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool recently had a multimillion-dollar renovation.
  • Soon after, the pool faced an algae bloom and peeling of its surface material.
  • President Trump blamed vandalism for this damage.
  • He accused unknown people and ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl of interfering with the pool.
  • Trump said the algae is mostly gone and repairs will happen early next week.
  • Law enforcement is investigating the damage.
  • Scott Jennings, a former White House adviser, supported Trump’s vandalism claims.
  • Trump mentioned his administration cleaned and improved many sites in Washington, D.C. recently.
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