Whoopi Goldberg Wants Trump Sued Over Algae in Reflecting Pool, Questioning Where the Money Went
Crews are using vacuum pumps and nanobubbler technology to kill algae after the project’s cost rose from $1.5 million to nearly $15 million.
- President Donald Trump claimed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was deliberately vandalized and that law enforcement was investigating the incident.
- The Department of the Interior and National Park Service reported that the green water was caused by residual algae from dormant supply lines and that treatment methods involved chemicals and ozone nanobubbles, indicating operational issues linked to recent renovations.
- Reports mentioned possible arrests related to the incident, including a man named David Hearn, but no official charges or clear details were confirmed about the vandalism claims.
- The pool experienced problems such as green water, peeling surface material, and costly renovations totaling nearly $15 million, raising questions about whether the damage was intentional or due to maintenance and repair problems.
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The Reflecting Pool saga
U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to repair and repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., is not going as planned. Andrew Chang breaks down the race to fix a slew of problems by Independence Day, from large swaths of peeling paint to swampy algae blooms. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)
Arrests Hinted — Renovation Disaster Suspected
A new fight over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool shows how fast a public mess becomes a political battle. Quick Take President Donald Trump said the Reflecting Pool was vandalized and said law enforcement is investigating.[1][2] Reports also say officials have discussed multiple arrests, but the exact number and details remain in dispute.[3][5][7] Other reporting points to algae, peeling surface material, and repair work after a costly ren…
Reflecting Pool fence and AI surveillance installed after Trump blames 'vandals'
Fencing and an AI surveillance system went up at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after President Donald Trump blamed "vandals" for a gash reporters cannot find.On Wednesday, workers were seen installing fencing around the pool and near the World War II Memorial. A solar-powered mobile surveillance unit was placed poolside.TMZ DC co-managing editor Charlie Cotton posted a photo on X of the new AI surveillance system as early as 12:55 p.m. Ho…
Reflecting Pool saga becomes unwelcome distraction for Trump
The growing list of issues surrounding the renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is creating an unwelcome distraction for President Trump as he seeks to complete beautification projects in Washington ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary next month. Clumps of algae appeared on the floor of the pool within days of the iconic landmark…
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