Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of Trump's troubled revamp
Summary
Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again due to problems with repairs ordered by President Donald Trump. The repairs, which aimed to finish before July 4 celebrations, faced issues like algae growth and peeling paint, leading to further work and legal cases over damage to the pool.Key Facts
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for cleaning and repairs after initial restoration problems.
- President Trump started the renovation project, aiming to finish it before the U.S. 250th birthday celebrations on July 4.
- Shortly after completion, the pool experienced an algae bloom, and the new coating peeled off.
- President Trump blamed vandals, while others say the work was poorly done.
- A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the pool; others face misdemeanor charges related to paint removal.
- The National Park Service and U.S. Park Police are involved in investigations related to the damage.
- The Trump administration plans to use the same company for repairs instead of seeking new bids.
- Contracts worth over $16 million were given for water purification and repainting the pool floor.
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