Trump Hits Back at New York Times Over Reflecting Pool Story on 9/11
Summary
President Donald Trump responded to The New York Times after it reported on damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. The Times said design and construction mistakes caused the damage, while Trump shared claims that vandalism was to blame and criticized the Times for focusing on the pool instead of vandalism.Key Facts
- The New York Times published a story about damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on September 11’s 25th anniversary.
- Contractor reports say poor construction work, including insufficient primer and incompatible materials, caused bubbling and peeling in the pool’s liner.
- The Trump administration had previously blamed vandalism for the damage and pursued legal action against suspects accused of damaging it.
- The Justice Department dropped a case against former Olympian David Hearn after confirming renovation problems caused the damage.
- President Trump shared a post criticizing the Times for focusing on the reflecting pool while failing to cover vandalism at the site.
- The post President Trump shared came from the U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Newsweek contacted the White House for further comment, but this story is still developing.
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