Trump admits 'contractor error' on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time that contractor errors contributed to the construction issues with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which is undergoing expensive renovations after the liner he ordered began peeling.
- The initial $16 million project faced problems after the Fourth of July, leading to the pool being drained again; Trump previously blamed vandalism, but charges against alleged vandals were dropped due to lack of evidence.
- U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office reported the damage resulted from flawed installation and a rushed job to meet July 4th deadlines, accusing the Department of the Interior of withholding information about the pool's condition.
- Trump maintained some blame on a former Olympian accused of damaging the pool, despite a Park Service employee stating the damage existed before the incident.
- Once renovations conclude, enhanced security measures, including additional cameras, will be installed around the Reflecting Pool to prevent future issues.
