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politics6 days ago•102 min saved

Judge Warns Trump DOJ Over Reflecting Pool Case Tactics

A D.C. judge chastised the Trump DOJ for blaming others in the Reflecting Pool vandalism case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, warning that draining and repairing the pool could prejudice the prosecution. Judge Todd Edelman denied Hearn’s motion to dismiss but pressed prosecutors to account for evidence preservation and the site’s status, with a trial date set for September 28, 2026. Trump and Pirro have argued Hearn vandalized the pool after the administration’s blue-water renovation, while Hearn pleads not guilty to a single count of destruction of property.

via The Daily Beast|

#david-hearn #destruction-of-property #donald-trump

politics7 days ago•111 min saved

Trump’s Reflecting Pool Vandal Case Craters as CNN Undercuts His Claims

The Trump administration’s only vandalism case against Olympic canoeist David Hearn appears to be collapsing, with defense arguing the government failed to preserve key pool-liner evidence, and CNN challenging Trump’s claim of a large gash amid a botched renovation.

via The Daily Beast|

#david-hearn #donald-j-trump #jeanine-pirro

us-news7 days ago•4 min saved

Olympic Canoeist to Stand Trial Over Reflecting Pool Incident on the National Mall

A D.C. Superior Court judge set September 28 as the trial date for Olympic canoeist David Hearn on a single count of destruction of property after he touched a detached coating in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool; the defense’s motion to dismiss over alleged evidence preservation was denied without prejudice. Prosecutors expect the week-long trial, with a Sept. 11 hearing scheduled, and Hearn has pleaded not guilty, arguing that simply touching the pool is not a crime as remediation work continues.

via NBC4 Washington|

#olympics #reflecting-pool #trial

local7 days ago•22 min saved

Pool repairs could derail case against former Olympian

Repair work at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool could jeopardize the government’s case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, as a D.C. Superior Court judge warned that renovations might undermine evidence; his trial is scheduled for September.

via The Washington Post|

#courts #dc-superior-court #legal-proceedings

politics10 days ago•103 min saved

Drainage Debunks Trump's Reflecting Pool Vandal Claims

Trump’s repeated claims that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are undermined by reporting and expert analysis showing the pool’s issues stem from a botched renovation repair; the pool was drained to inspect damage, revealing peeling lining at seams rather than a massive vandal-created gash, with experts attributing the failures to application errors. The FBI is assisting the investigation as renovation costs balloon to roughly $14.7 million, while Trump continues to push unverified vandalism claims on Truth Social.

via The Daily Beast|

#donald-trump #fbi #lincoln-memorial

politics11 days ago•20 min saved

Reflecting Pool Peel Attributed to Installation Flaws, Not Vandals

Washington Post analysis finds the Reflecting Pool’s peeling occurred in at least seven seam locations after a $14 million renovation and is likely due to installation flaws—such as improper edge preparation, seam overlaps, and coat sequencing (base coat Rhino 406 followed by Pipeliner 5000)—rather than vandalism, despite Trump and White House claims. Experts say gaps between sprayed sections and stressed expansion joints could cause adhesion failures; a correction notes timing between coats ranged from about five hours to more than a day in one area. The project was contracted to Atlantic Industrial Coatings with Mid-America Industrial Coatings as a subcontractor, using Rhino Linings materials; officials deny vandalism and note ongoing repairs.

via The Washington Post|

#coating-failure #installation-flaws #politics

politics12 days ago•3 min saved

Drained Lincoln Memorial Pool Fades, Revealing Costly Renovation Troubles

With the pool drained, the liner appears gray instead of the touted 'American flag blue,' and the renovation bill has ballooned from about $1.5 million to over $16 million as contractors address cleaning, repainting and waterproofing amid vandalism concerns and related court cases; officials say repairs will proceed and the pool will be refilled after Independence Day fireworks.

via The Guardian|

#lincoln-memorial #politics #reflecting-pool

politics12 days ago•3 min saved

Drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Shows Gray Liner Amid Renovation Troubles

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, drained for renovation, reveals a gray wash on its liner instead of the earlier blue shade fiercely pitched by Trump. Costs have ballooned from an initial $1.5 million to over $16 million, with issues including algae, peeling coating, and vandalism accusations. The project has led to court cases against individuals linked to damage or removal of paint, while officials say repairs will be completed and the pool refilled after Independence Day debris cleanup.

via WTOP|

#lincoln-memorial #national-park-service #politics

politics12 days ago•3 min saved

Reflecting Pool to Refill and Reopen After Vandalism Repairs

Trump says the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, drained first to fix a leaky basin and then after vandalism, will be refilled and back in service soon. The project’s cost has ballooned from about $1.5 million to over $16 million, with three people charged in the vandalism incident, including former Olympian David Hearn. The pool has a long history of maintenance challenges since its 1923 opening, including algae buildup and lining peeling after recent repairs.

via USA Today|

#lincoln-memorial #politics #reflecting-pool

politics17 days ago•5 min saved

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Drained Again to Repair Vandalism

Washington, DC's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained again for repairs after vandalism damaged its new liner and coating; crews will drain, clean, repair, and refill after July Fourth celebrations, part of a Trump-ordered restoration that previously faced algae-related issues. Court records show vandals damaged the coating, with former Olympian David Hearn pleading not guilty to a felony destruction of property charge and several others charged with misdemeanors for removing coating pieces.

via Fox News|

#david-hearn #lincoln-memorial #national-park-service

politics17 days ago•3 min saved

Fresh setback at Lincoln Memorial pool as Trump renovation overruns

Crews are draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as Trump’s renovation pushes past the July 4 deadline, with algae growth and peeling coating prompting further repairs after initial work. Trump blames vandals, but critics say the repair job was flawed. Interior Secretary Burgum says the water will be drained to clean debris from Independence Day celebrations and fix damages, with no new bids planned for the next phase. Several people have been charged for removing paint, and lawmakers are probing the project’s funding and contracts.

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

#national-park-service #politics #reflecting-pool

politics17 days ago•4 min saved

Lincoln Memorial Pool Drained Again as Trump’s DC Renovation Encounters Setbacks

Crews drain the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again amid President Trump’s ongoing Washington, DC renovation push, after earlier issues including algae blooms and peeling coatings. Officials blame vandals or repair flaws as work resumes, with debris cleanup from Independence Day fireworks involved. The project has no new bids planned; contracts were awarded to Green Water Solutions and Atlantic Industrial Coatings. Lawmakers are probing the funding, and a few individuals face charges related to damaging or removing paint from the pool.

via Euronews|

#dc-renovations #lincoln-memorial #national-park-service

politics17 days ago•3 min saved

Trump-era Lincoln Memorial pool drained again amid cost and controversy

Crews drained the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, DC again as part of a Trump-backed renovation, with debris from Independence Day fireworks in the water and plans to repair vandalism before refilling. The project has cost more than $16 million, faced criticism over alleged vandalism and contractor ties to the administration, and officials say no new bids will be sought, with the same company to complete further repairs while lawmakers probe taxpayer funding.

via The Guardian|

#cost #politics #reflecting-pool

politics17 days ago•4 min saved

Reflecting Pool Drains Again as Trump-Era Renovation Faces Snags

Crews are draining and cleaning the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of a Trump-era renovation that has been beset by algae, peeling coating and vandalism accusations; officials plan to refill after cleanup, with contracts under scrutiny and legal actions linked to damage and paint removal at the site.

via WTOP|

#federal-contracts #national-park-service #politics

politics17 days ago•115 min saved

Reflecting Pool Drained Again as Lincoln Memorial Renovation Advances

Crews drained the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool again as part of ongoing renovations linked to a broader revamp of the monument area, marking another step in the long-running restoration of the iconic site.

via AP News|

#donald-trump #lincoln-memorial #politics