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National Guard and US Park Police patrol Reflecting Pool as coating peels
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- National Guard and U.S. Park Police are patrolling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following issues with a renovation project overseen by the Trump administration ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
- The pool's new liner, part of a $14 million project, has suffered damage and an intense algae bloom, prompting discussions about draining the pool again for repairs.
- President Trump has accused "sick, deranged people" of intentionally vandalizing the pool, alleging a large gash and chemical contamination, though these claims remain unsubstantiated.
- Several arrests have been made, including a man detained for briefly touching the peeling liner, but details on charges and the number of arrests remain unclear.
- The algae problem predates the renovation, and experts note that vandalism alone does not explain the severity of the bloom, which has drawn public attention and criticism on social media.
