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Trump Continues Pushing ‘Vandals’ Claims As Reflecting Pool Gets Drained Again (Photos)
Forbes • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump criticized ABC News and anchor David Muir for their coverage of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool being drained for repairs, disputing reports of peeling paint.
- Trump claimed the pool's floor had been slashed by vandals using a knife or box cutter, attributing recurring algae blooms to this alleged vandalism, though no evidence was provided.
- ABC News reported the pool was drained for the second time in recent months to address issues including peeling paint and algae blooms.
- Trump has a longstanding feud with ABC News and referenced his $16 million defamation settlement with the network in his remarks.
- The reflecting pool has faced ongoing maintenance challenges, with recent reports noting it was drained for a third time as renovations continue.
