The Latest Breaking News from David Hearn

Workers put fence up around Reflecting Pool as Trump’s renovation chaos deepens

The administration blamed ‘vandalism by leftist activists’ for putting up the fencing earlier than planned

The Independent UK · Jun 24

Reflecting Pool’s ‘350-foot gash’ can’t be fixed before America 250 celebration as Trump steps up police presence around landmark

Contractors say repairs could take weeks and will require draining the Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK · Jun 23

'I Saw It': Trump Doubles Down On Unverified Claims That Vandals Used Box Cutters to 'Cut' Lincoln Memorial Pool 'Very Violently'

President Trump claims vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but evidence is lacking. The incident involves a no-bid contract and a donor with felony convictions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

Olympian arrested for ‘vandalism’ of Trump’s algae-covered Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool speaks out

‘We've already heard many lies from this administration,’ US Olympian David Hearn said. ‘That's just another lie’

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Algae blooms, paint peels, and Trump claims the reflecting pool was vandalized. Now US Park police have arrested a three-time Olympian

"I didn’t destroy or break or peel anything.”

We Got This Covered · Jun 22

Trump says Reflecting Pool repairs to begin immediately

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin "immediately" on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which has been blighted with algae and peeling paint.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22

Trump Says $14 Million Reflecting Pool May Be Drained Weeks After Overhaul as Fresh Issues Emerge

Donald Trump faces backlash as the £11.36m Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation fails, leading to algae issues and peeling paint. Calls for investigation into taxpayer waste in Washington.

International Business Times UK · Jun 21

Trump blames vandals for Reflecting Pool debacle

President Donald Trump has blamed vandals for the problems engulfing the newly-refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington.

AAP · Jun 21

From Olympic Fame to Handcuffs: US Olympian David Hearn Arrested Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism Allegation

David Hearn, a former US Olympian, was arrested for allegedly vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The incident has sparked debate over the monument's troubled renovation.

International Business Times UK · Jun 20

US Olympian arrested by US Park Police for ‘touching’ Reflecting Pool liner — but swears he didn’t peel it off

‘I didn’t vandalize anything,’ David Hearn, 67, said after being charged with destruction of government property

The Independent UK · Jun 20