Workers around Washington’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are putting up fencing and preparing to drain the pool again after algae growth and peeling coating appeared weeks after a costly recent renovation. Multiple outlets report that the renovation, ordered by President Donald Trump, included repainting the pool—described as turning it “American flag blue”—and that the new coating began to peel while the water turned green with algae shortly after the work was completed. Trump says the problems are linked to vandalism and has claimed, without providing evidence, that several people have been arrested and others are under investigation in connection with the damage. NBC News and other reports describe Trump’s allegations about proof in court, while Reuters and other coverage point to the extent of the algae and the visual condition of the paint. Separate reporting also notes Trump’s comments that the pool may not be repaired in time for the Fourth of July, as the administration weighs further work. The National Park Service, as reported by AFP, says law enforcement took action involving five arrested for vandalism and five additional federal citations.
Reflecting Pool to be drained again as Trump cites vandalism in repair dispute
Workers around Washington’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are putting up fencing and preparing to drain the pool again after algae growth and peeling coating appeared weeks after a costly recent re...
- The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained again after algae blooms and peeling coating appeared weeks after a recent renovation.
- Workers and fencing are being used around the pool as part of the latest repair work.
- President Trump blames vandals for the algae and peeling, but the claims are described by multiple outlets as not supported by provided evidence.
- Trump says some individuals have been arrested and others are under investigation; reporting citing the National Park Service says five people were arrested and five received federal citations.
- Officials and Trump indicate repairs may not be completed in time for the Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall.
US president Donald Trump’s restoration of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has cost millions so far this year.But there have been recent reports of “flaking” paint and what appear to be recurring algae blooms.Indeed, when HuffPost’s Jen Bendery visited the site, she found the new paint lifting in “chunks”. View this post on InstagramThe pool, built in the 1920s, has a long history of algae blooms, leaks, and other issues. But its recent paint job has been linked to more favourable conditions for algae, an expert told the LA Times.Last Week Tonight’s host, UK comedian John Oliver, has since shared his thoughts on the condition of the memorial at the moment.“Another of Trump‘s pet projects continues to unravel,” he said on the show. And after showing NBC Today footage of a woman describing the body of water as green and smelly, he joked: “It’s never a great sign when the feedback for your national monument sounds exactly like a review for sex with the Grinch: green, smelly, good communicator though – three stars”. For his part, Trump claimed that the damage to the pool is due to vandalism comprising a “300 foot long gash” and pouring fertiliser into the water. He said he’d provide evidence for this in court. The US Park Police have said there have been multiple arrests linked to the Reflecting Pool.The pool will reportedly be drained again to clear and clean any damage it’s sustained.It’s been cut off from the public since, though the US Department of the Interior told The Independent this wasn’t linked to the algae or paint. “The Reflecting Pool was always set to be fenced off ahead of the 4th of July,” they said, adding: “As in years prior, one of the launch pads for the fireworks is around the pool so fencing is put up to ensure public safety. With the increase in vandalism by leftist activists, the fencing is going up earlier than originally planned to ensure no more damage is done to this historic site.”For his part, Oliver compared the shutting down of the Pool to “a Chipotle that the health department shut down after finding a dead mouse in the guac”.Related...‘What A Loser’: Biden Torches Trump Over Reflecting Pool Debacle'Sad Grampa': Trump Mercilessly Mocked After Wild New Obama Tirade'Astronomically Stupid': Critics Mock Trump's Wild Excuse For Reflecting Pool Debacle
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1 month agoWorkers put fence up around Reflecting Pool as Trump’s renovation chaos deepens The IndependentReflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles BBCAlgae clouded Trump's vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren't surprised NPR'An entire lifetime to clean': Trump's $14m reflection pool riddled with algae | ITV News ITVXIt’s not easy being green: Trump’s botched reflecting pool becomes 2,028ft metaphor The Guardian
1 month agoWith algae-green water and blue peeling paint, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained again, despite Donald Trump's recent renovation costing over $14 million. Trump has blamed the problems on "vandalism," claiming a 350-foot gash was deliberately cut into the pool and saying multiple arrests have been made. However, he has not publicly provided evidence for the claims, despite journalists pressing him for proof.
1 month agoUS president planned to revamp the now algae-stricken pool ahead of the holiday and America’s 250th birthdayDonald Trump has acknowledged that repairs to the algae-stricken reflecting pool in Washington DC may not be completed in time for the Fourth of July, when the president plans to convene a big celebration on the National Mall to ring in the country’s 250th birthday.The iconic body of water began filling with algae blooms and peeling paint after the Trump administration ordered a $14.2m renovation to turn it “American flag” blue, prompting the president to claim – without providing evidence – that vandals armed with a knife had damaged it. Continue reading...
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