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Trump Admin Blames 'Box-Cutter Vandals' for $15M Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Failure as It's Drained Again

The Trump administration's costly renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool faces criticism due to vandalism claims and technical failures, raising questions about the project's effectiveness.

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Trump aide refutes claims over Reflecting Pool algae

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The Independent UK

Top Trump aide contradicts him over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool algae cause

Trump returns focus to his Reflecting Pool after wild July 4th celebration in D.C.

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Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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Former Olympian faces felony charge for touching Reflecting Pool after Trump’s makeover

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Stormy Daniels Reignites 'Yucky' Donald Trump Feud With Cheeky Reflecting Pool Joke

Stormy Daniels reignites her feud with Donald Trump through a humorous Instagram post, using the Reflecting Pool as a punchline, reminding the public of their infamous legal battles.

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Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

Washington D.C. is undergoing a dramatic transformation under President Trump's influence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Visitors will find an increased National Guard presence, the repurposing of federal agencies like USAID, and the prominent display of Trump's image on government buildings. Iconic landmarks like the Reflecting Pool have been…

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More people have been arrested over the Reflecting Pool than the Epstein files

Trump has claimed Reflecting Pool ‘vandals’ could face ‘years in jail.’ By contrast, he’s urged the public to move on from the Epstein files

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People Found A Photo Of The Guy Trump Hired To Renovate The Reflecting Pool, And They’re Losing It

John J. Cafaro became the butt of jokes over his connection to the company, slammed for its handling of recent work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

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Reflecting pool issues were known to workers before vandalism claims, docs show

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Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown.

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Fencing installed around Reflecting Pool after vandalism claims

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The Independent UK

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

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

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Six arrested for Reflecting Pool vandalism as White House hits out at ‘deranged individuals’

The president has accused people of vandalising the pool with a “box cutter or knife”, without evidence

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: Burnham responds to General Election calls and UK heatwave latest

Could there be a snap election? Andy Burnham issues verdict after Starmer's resignation. UK heatwave forces dozens of schools to close amid expected record-high temperatures. Two children found dead in family car as heatwave grips Europe. Trump threatens to sue major US news network over Reflecting Pool coverage. Mbappe chases…

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Trump threatens to sue major US news network over Reflecting Pool coverage

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Trump threatens to sue ABC News over Reflecting Pool renovations coverage: ‘I like their money’

The president has also accused vandals of destroying parts of the pool

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Ex-Olympian David Hearn Detained for 5 Hours After Touching Reflecting Pool, Trump Claims 'Vandalism'

Former Olympian David Hearn was arrested for allegedly damaging Washington's Reflecting Pool, sparking controversy amid claims of vandalism and scrutiny over the pool's renovation issues.

The Guardian - US

Trump claims ‘vandals’ foiled his $14m revamp of DC’s reflecting pool. What actually happened?

Trump’s pre-Fourth of July renovation project has endured problems with algae, peeling paint and an inflating price tag

The Independent UK

Olympian David Hearn breaks silence over Reflecting Pool controversy after denying vandalism claim

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The Guardian - US

Trump says five people arrested as he again blames ‘vandals’ for reflecting pool damage without giving evidence – as it happened

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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.

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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.

The Guardian - US

Trump says repair work to begin ‘immediately’ on beleaguered reflecting pool

Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president claims pool has been ‘seriously vandalized’

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