'I like their money': Trump threatens lawsuits against ABC for reporting on Reflecting Pool
The latest action against ABC comes as the broadcaster faces two investigations from the Federal Communications Commission.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump has threatened to sue ABC News over its reporting on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's repair costs.
- Trump claimed ABC omitted past spending by Obama and Biden administrations, alleging over $100 million was spent without success.
- Prior reporting indicated around $35 million was spent on repairs during the Obama administration, with no major repairs under Biden.
- Trump alleged vandalism caused a '350-foot slit' to the pool, but no evidence was provided.
- ABC reported the current repair costs ballooned to over $14.65 million, exceeding initial estimates.
- ABC also highlighted a $1.74 million contract for an algae-killing system awarded without competitive tender.
- The action against ABC occurs as the broadcaster faces two FCC investigations.
- The FCC also requested early renewal applications for eight ABC local broadcasting licenses following a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel about Melania Trump.
- ABC is launching an on-air campaign to gain viewer support amidst these challenges.