Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
Summary
President Donald Trump said he will show proof in court that vandals cut a large slit in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which he says caused paint to peel after a recent repair. Five people have been arrested for vandalism at the pool, but officials have not confirmed the slit is the cause of the problems.Key Facts
- President Trump claims vandals made a 350-foot cut in the Reflecting Pool.
- The pool was recently sealed in a $14.7 million project to fix algae problems.
- Five people were arrested and five others cited for vandalism related to the pool.
- The U.S. Park Service and project company have not said the slit caused peeling paint.
- Trump says photos and videos proving vandalism exist but will be shown later in court.
- He suggested algae growth might be caused by someone putting fertilizer in the water.
- The company that worked on the pool says only small repairs are needed and no liner failure occurred.
- The pool must be drained for repairs, which will happen when possible.
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