Trump tries to blame Reflecting Poll woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
Summary
President Donald Trump claimed that the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., was damaged by vandals after a recent renovation he ordered. Officials arrested a person for peeling paint from the pool, but the cause of algae growth and paint peeling is still unclear.Key Facts
- President Trump ordered the Reflecting Pool to be painted blue before the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
- The pool’s paint is peeling, and its water has turned green due to algae growth.
- Trump said vandals damaged the pool and the nearby grass but did not provide proof.
- Authorities arrested someone for removing paint from the pool, but this does not explain all the damage.
- The National Park Service and U.S. Park Police are responsible for the area and are investigating.
- Chemicals were used to treat the algae in the pool.
- The renovation cost over $14 million.
- Numbers “86 47” were found etched in grass nearby, which authorities are also investigating as a possible threat toward President Trump.
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