Trump Says Reflecting Pool Repairs May Require Draining After Sealant Peels
- President Donald Trump used Truth Social to blame vandals for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, claiming multiple arrests were made and stating the water may need draining for repairs.
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had been beset by algae blooms within days of refilling, while a recently applied American flag blue sealant began peeling off in visible chunks earlier this week.
- Olympian David Hearn was arrested after touching detached coating, telling CNN he "didn't destroy, break, or peel anything" and that the material was already detached from the pool floor.
- Trump alleged vandals poured corrosive chemicals and cut a 250 foot gash into the Reflecting Pool, though federal authorities have not publicly provided details confirming the full scope of his claims.
- These setbacks threaten the $14 million renovation project, which is part of a broader beautification effort in Washington for the country's 250th anniversary as cleanup efforts continue.
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