Trump Claims Vandalism of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Trump orders repairs after claiming sabotage of a multi-million dollar pool.
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President Trump has claimed that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was intentionally vandalized with corrosive chemicals following a costly renovation. This occurs as the pool exhibits peeling paint and algae growth, leading Trump to order immediate repairs and potential draining. Former Olympian David Hearn was arrested by U.S. Park Police for destruction of government property, though Hearn denies vandalism, claiming he was merely checking a detached piece of the liner.
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