Trump says proof of his allegations that vandals cut Reflecting Pool paint will be provided in court
Washington — President Trump on Monday said proof will be provided in court of his allegations that vandals "cut" a massive slit in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which he claims is the reason the paint is peeling on the recently renovated but algae-plagued project.
TL;DR
- President Trump alleges vandals cut a 350-foot slit in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, causing paint to peel.
- He claims proof of this vandalism will be provided in court.
- Trump dismisses claims of faulty craftsmanship, suggesting vandals are responsible for the pool's problems.
- He also speculates that fertilizer may have been added to the water to cause algae growth.
- The company that installed the sealant stated that only a small portion of the project requires repairs.
- Five people were arrested for vandalism related to the Reflecting Pool, and five others received federal citations.