Trump says beleaguered reflecting pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs
Summary
President Donald Trump said the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington will probably be drained for repairs due to problems like algae and peeling paint after a recent $14.2 million renovation. He also said several people were arrested for vandalism related to damage around the pool, but details about these arrests are unclear.Key Facts
- The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool had algae blooms and peeling paint after a costly renovation.
- The renovation cost $14.2 million and was done quickly before America’s 250th anniversary.
- President Trump announced the pool will likely be drained to fix the issues.
- Trump blamed vandals for many problems, including damage and chemical contamination.
- Several people were reportedly arrested for vandalism, but details are limited.
- An Olympic athlete was arrested on a minor charge after touching peeling paint at the pool.
- Trump said the pool looked better than it had since 1922 after the renovation.
- There was earlier vandalism that included a large cut in the pool’s facade and damage to the surrounding grass.
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