Reflecting Pool to be Drained Again Amid Trump's 'Vandalism' Claims and Lawsuit Threats

The iconic Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument is set to be drained once again, this time for repairs addressing persistent algae growth and peeling paint. The DC Water authority confirmed a permit was issued for the draining, with the repair company expected to fix the issues under warranty.

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Please remember that there is a 10 year prison sentence for the destruction, or even the attempted destruction, of such things - Which will be fully enforced!

President Donald Trump, however, has attributed the pool's troubles to "vandals," issuing strong warnings of severe prosecution for any damage. He claimed that recent upgrades to the pool cost approximately $16 million and suggested that someone had cut a slit in the pool, which he estimated at 350 feet long, and potentially added fertilizer, leading to the algae.

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I can't help it if somebody goes in with a knife and starts hacking it up

Trump's accusations extend to media outlets, as he threatened to sue ABC News for what he described as inaccurate reporting. He alleged that his administration was preparing lawsuits against the network, stating that any proceeds would go to the U.S. Treasury. Trump contrasted his administration's spending on the pool, which he stated came out "great" apart from the vandalism, with the Obama and Biden administrations, claiming they spent over $100 million on the pool without success.

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It was also a much bigger job than originally envisioned, including the outer areas and sidewalks.

The Reflecting Pool, a landmark built in the 1920s, has a long history of maintenance challenges. These include leaks, structural deterioration, faulty pipes, algae, and bird droppings. Despite a recent renovation, the pool has continued to struggle with algae problems and issues related to the deep blue paint applied during the Trump-inspired upgrades. National Park Service staff have been seen pouring hydrogen peroxide into the water to combat the algae, while sections of paint have begun to peel and float to the surface.

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failed to report that their close 'friends,' Dumocrats Obama and Biden, spent over 100 Million Dollars on the Reflecting Pool, and it never worked.