Crews Are Draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Again as Part of Trump's Troubled Revamp
Algae, peeling sealant and fireworks debris have pushed the Trump-backed renovation past its original two-week schedule, officials said.
- On Friday, National Park Service crews began draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, missing President Donald Trump's initial deadline for the nation's 250th birthday.
- The renovation, initially slated for the 250th birthday, faced immediate issues last month including algae blooms and peeling coating; Trump blamed vandals, though critics allege shoddy repair work by Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings.
- On Thursday, former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn pleaded not guilty in D.C. Superior Court to deliberately damaging the pool, while three others face misdemeanor charges for allegedly removing paint.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated the draining removes Independence Day fireworks debris and addresses vandalism, confirming the Trump administration will not seek competitive bids for new repairs.
- Democratic lawmakers are investigating the project's costs and taxpayer funding, noting the pool is one of several capital projects including a $400 million White House ballroom demolished from the East Wing.
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Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after alleged vandalism
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4, when the nation would celebrate its 250th anniversary, but the project quickly ran...
Reflecting Pool drained again as issues plague Trump-backed renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again for another round of repairs, marking another setback in President Trump’s multimillion-dollar renovation of the historic Washington, D.C. landmark. Trump had hoped to have the pool ready to be showcased by July 4, when the nation would celebrate its 250th anniversary, but the project quickly ran…
Trump’s algae-filled Reflecting Pool drained once again for ‘beautification’ project – UK Times
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is once again being drained, as President Donald Trump’s ambitious efforts to revamp the iconic waterway continue to face setbacks, pushing completion well past his initial July 4 deadline for the nation…
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