Trump under pressure to back up claim of sabotage at reflecting pool
President’s promise of photo and video evidence of vandalism at Washington landmark yet to be fulfilled
TL;DR
- Donald Trump and the Department of the Interior are under pressure to provide evidence of sabotage at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
- The $14.7m renovation has been marred by algae blooms, peeling paint, and dead ducks.
- Trump alleged a deliberate "350-foot gash" in the pool's lining, promising photographic and video evidence that has not been released.
- A senator has requested documents regarding the project, citing concerns of corruption and incompetence.
- The renovation company, Atlantic Industrial Coatings, insists the issues represent a small part of the project and are covered by warranty.
- The Center for Biological Diversity is calling for an investigation into the dead ducks found in and near the pool.
- Fencing has been erected around the area, with officials citing an increase in vandalism by leftist activists, though no evidence was provided.
- One person, former Olympic canoe racer David Hearn, has been arrested, claiming he was examining the peeling coating when detained.