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politics2 hours ago•5 min saved

DOJ blames botched renovation for Reflecting Pool damage, not vandals

The DOJ moved to dismiss charges against former Olympian David Hearn over vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying newly disclosed information shows the pool’s blue lining was installed hastily and did not bond properly, causing widespread damage rather than vandalism. The Interior Department is criticized for not sharing relevant information earlier, and Trump had publicly blamed vandals for the damage. The findings underscore a botched renovation project that overran budget and schedule.

via Politico|

#department-of-justice #donald-trump #interior-department

politics16 days ago•43 min saved

Maher Argues Trump's Pool Obsession Is a Calculated Public Distraction

Bill Maher suggests Trump’s fixation on renovations—including the Lincoln Memorial pool, a gilded arch, and a $500 million ballroom—is a deliberate distraction and a sign of Trump’s “genius” at keeping the public focused on spectacle rather than policy, a point he made during an NPR interview while Trump pushes back with claims of vandalism and disputed pool damage.

via The Daily Beast|

#bill-maher #donald-trump #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool

politics16 days ago•114 min saved

CNN Casts Doubt on Trump's Reflecting Pool Vandalism Claim

CNN cast doubt on President Trump’s vandalism claim about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, showing live footage of a drained pool with no obvious gash and noting inconsistencies with his statements, while the project remains under scrutiny for costs and repairs.

via The Daily Beast|

#cnn #donald-j-trump #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool

politics25 days ago•7 min saved

Burgum claims vandals cut Lincoln Memorial pool liner, presses proof in CNN clash

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the Trump-era renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in a CNN interview, asserting vandals cut the pool’s new blue industrial liner and presenting photographs as proof, insisting the pool no longer leaks after repairs and that the damage was deliberate; he criticized media questions about the project ahead of the Fourth of July and said the same contractor would handle repairs.

via Fox News|

#cnn-clash #doug-burgum #industrial-liner

politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Capitol pool stays crystal clear as Lincoln pool battles algae

Capitol Reflecting Pool, managed by the Architect of the Capitol, is routinely drained, cleaned, and repaired and remains crystal clear. The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, renovated in a $7.3 million project, faced algae blooms and required hydrogen peroxide treatment, prompting scrutiny over the pace and scope of the rehab.

via Politico|

#algae-bloom #architect-of-the-capitol #capitol-reflecting-pool

politics1 month ago•60 min saved

Power Outage Dampens Trump's Great American State Fair on the National Mall

On the first day of Trump's Great American State Fair on the National Mall, a food-hall power outage melted ice cream and restricted vendors, while CNN footage showed a thinner daytime crowd than Trump claimed; the event occurs alongside ongoing Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations that have produced algae blooms and will be drained and repaired after Independence Day.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-j-trump #great-american-state-fair #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Green Water, Blue Paint: The Unending Lincoln Reflecting Pool Saga

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s century-long maintenance saga continues into 2026, with a no-bid contract to coat the pool and plans to paint it blue, triggering a lawsuit while algae and water-quality issues reappear after refilling; Trump touts progress on Truth Social but blames vandals, highlighting how upkeep of a national landmark has become entangled with politics and contracting disputes.

via USA Today|

#algae #contracts #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

Trump vows jail time as Reflecting Pool vandalism arrests rise

President Donald Trump says many more suspects have been arrested after vandalism at the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, including former Olympian David Hearn. Authorities describe a serious act—alleged knife work and chemicals damaging the basin—leading officials to plan draining much of the water to repair the site. Seven people were detained Friday and five more Saturday as security around the memorial is tightened, weeks after a $14.8 million restoration and algae cleanup; Trump frames the acts as a grave affront to Washington’s presidents, while attribution remains under investigation and White House comment was not immediately available.

via Fox News|

#arrests #david-hearn #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Blue Paint Fades at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After High-Profile Renovation

Photos show the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s blue paint peeling after a $16 million Trump-directed renovation that included repainting ahead of the 250th anniversary, while the National Park Service works to control an algae bloom that has turned the water green; a recently installed liner section (about 3 by 3 feet) was seen detached, highlighting ongoing maintenance after the project.

via USA Today|

#algae-bloom #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool #national-park-service

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Algae Reappears in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After $14.8M Makeover

Days after a $14.8 million renovation to beautify the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, algae returned, illustrating ongoing maintenance challenges and structural issues; officials defended the blue resurfacing while continuing algae remediation efforts and critics argued the project did not address root causes.

via Business Insider|

#algae #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool #national-park-service

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Trump’s pool makeover backfires as Lincoln Memorial pool runs green

A renovation ordered by Trump left the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green with algae, despite plans to keep it crystal clear with nanobubble ozone technology and hydrogen peroxide. The project’s cost ballooned from an initial $1.5–2 million to about $14.2 million, and officials warn algae blooms are a persistent challenge in the shallow, warm pool as the National Park Service manages maintenance backlogs ahead of July 4.

via Politico|

#algae #interior-department #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump's $14.2M Lincoln Memorial pool revamp draws mixed reviews

Trump’s $14.2 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is complete, featuring a blue-tinted pool and a new nanobubbler filtration system. Reactions are mixed: some visitors praise the reflection, others question the high cost and the selection of a contractor via a no-bid process amid reports of algae startup issues.

via The Guardian|

#cost #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool #no-bid-contract

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

DC Residents Question Trump’s Lincoln Pool Makeover as Vanity Project

DC residents told MS NOW that Trump’s $14 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool revamp is an “incredibly stupid idea” and a waste of money, with several preferring the old look; one interviewee supported the project as the pool fills for tourists. Trump defended the renovation, blaming Obama and Biden for past failures and promising a leak-free, “American flag blue” pool once finished.

via Mediaite|

#lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool #politics #public-spending

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Satellite images reveal White House ballroom construction and UFC Octagon on the South Lawn

New ABC News satellite imagery via Vantor shows ongoing White House ballroom construction and the setup for the UFC Freedom 250 Octagon on the South Lawn, alongside a Reflecting Pool rehab with an 'American Flag Blue' coating; images compare August 2025 and May 2026, and demolition of the East Wing is visible as the project progresses, with President Trump planning to headline the America 250th celebration.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool #politics #satellite-imagery

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Bedminster Club Manager Aided Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation

David Schutzenhofer, the Bedminster golf club’s general manager, offered guidance on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repairs and helped recruit a contractor, while remaining a private citizen. The Interior Department said his involvement did not make him a government employee, though taking a post would have required ethics training and conflict-of-interest pledges.

via The New York Times|

#bedminster #contractors #ethics