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New Reflecting Pool Photos Show No Evidence Of The ‘300 Yards Long’ Gash Trump Describes
Forbes • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump has escalated claims about vandalism damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, but recent inspections show no visible gashes in the pool’s liner to substantiate these allegations.
- Trump previously described the pool’s liner as extremely durable, denying it was painted and asserting it is covered with a high-grade colored waterproofing liner.
- The Trump administration has not provided evidence supporting claims of vandalism or liner damage, despite multiple arrests, including former Olympian David Hearn, who denies intentionally damaging the pool.
- Renovation costs for the reflecting pool have surged from an initial estimate of $1.8 million to over $15 million amid ongoing controversies and investigations.
