Trump says repair work to begin ‘immediately’ on beleaguered reflecting pool
Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president claims pool has been ‘seriously vandalized’
TL;DR
- Repair work will begin immediately at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
- The pool has experienced algae blooms and peeling paint following recent renovations.
- President Trump claims the pool has been 'seriously vandalized'.
- Several individuals have been arrested or issued citations for vandalism.
- An alleged 250-foot gash was found in the pool's facade.
- The U.S. attorney will prosecute those caught vandalizing the pool.
- The recent renovation cost $14.2 million.