Trump orders urgent repairs to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool over vandalism claims

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President Trump ordered immediate repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after alleging vandalism damaged the recently renovated landmark, saying he inspected the site and that much of the pool may need to be drained for necessary repairs; the story notes a $14 million renovation, a no-bid contract linked to a donor, and ongoing algae issues treated with hydrogen peroxide, with several arrests and federal citations tied to alleged vandalism.
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