Trump news at a glance: president’s pool project plagued by peeling paint – and algae blooms
Summary
President Trump says the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is damaged by vandals, causing algae growth and peeling paint after a $14 million renovation. He blames people arrested for vandalism but has not provided evidence, and officials have not yet commented on the situation.Key Facts
- The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was renovated for $14 million, including painting its bottom a dark blue color.
- After the renovation, the water showed algae growth and the paint started peeling.
- President Trump blames vandals for the damage, mentioning five arrests and five investigations related to vandalism.
- Trump claims vandals made long slits in the paint and put fertilizer in the pool, causing algae to bloom.
- He gave a no-bid contract to a pool company connected to his golf clubs for the renovation.
- Officials such as the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and US Park Police have not responded to requests for comment.
- A permit was issued to allow draining the pool water into a sewer, but timing for draining is unclear.
- President Trump intends to have the pool fixed in time for the country’s 250th birthday celebrations.
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