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Trump says proof of his allegations that vandals cut Reflecting Pool paint will be provided in court
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump alleges vandals cut a 350-foot slit in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, causing paint to peel on the recently renovated structure, and promises proof will be presented in court.
- Five people have been arrested and five others cited for vandalism related to the pool, but neither the U.S. Park Service nor the contractor has confirmed a slit caused the damage.
- Trump also suggested, without evidence, that fertilizer may have been deliberately added to the pool to promote algae growth, complicating cleanup efforts.
- Atlantic Industrial Coatings, the company responsible for the sealant, acknowledged minor repairs are needed but stated these issues do not indicate a liner failure and will be addressed under warranty when the pool is drained.
- The National Park Service and Department of the Interior have not responded to requests for comment regarding the president's claims.
