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Trump Says He Will Sue ABC Over Reflecting Pool Reporting
Trump said ABC omitted prior repair costs and said the network faces a lawsuit after reporting that repainting the pool cost more than $14.65 million.
- On Monday night, President Donald Trump announced plans to sue ABC, accusing the network of false reporting on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation costs.
- Trump alleged that Barack Obama and President Joe Biden spent over 100 Million Dollars on the pool, contrasting this with his administration's approximately 16 Million Dollars.
- The President claimed a "350-foot slit" was cut by vandals, though reports indicate the resurfaced bottom has cracked and peeled while algae continues to bloom.
- ABC faces investigations from the Federal Communications Commission regarding "equal time" rules and launched an on-air campaign urging viewers to support the network.
- Critics allege the President's frequent lawsuits against news outlets stifle press freedom, even as he prioritizes promoting Washington construction efforts despite ongoing renovation issues.
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Donald Trump Wants Another Legal Fight With ABC Over a Washington Landmark
Photo Credit: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images President Donald Trump is preparing to sue ABC News for a second time. His latest grievance involves the network’s reporting on repair costs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The previous lawsuit was a defamation case, which Trump won. Donald Trump threatens ABC with lawsuit over reflecting pool coverage Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday to accuse the broadcaster of distorting the facts abou…
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Total News Sources22
Leaning Left6Leaning Right7Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Right
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Right
37% Right
L 32%
C 31%
R 37%
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