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Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown.

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Fencing installed around Reflecting Pool after vandalism claims

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Workers put fence up around Reflecting Pool as Trump’s renovation chaos deepens

The administration blamed ‘vandalism by leftist activists’ for putting up the fencing earlier than planned

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Reflecting Pool’s ‘350-foot gash’ can’t be fixed before America 250 celebration as Trump steps up police presence around landmark

Contractors say repairs could take weeks and will require draining the Reflecting Pool

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Six arrested for Reflecting Pool vandalism as White House hits out at ‘deranged individuals’

The president has accused people of vandalising the pool with a “box cutter or knife”, without evidence

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Bulletin AM briefing: Burnham responds to General Election calls and UK heatwave latest

Could there be a snap election? Andy Burnham issues verdict after Starmer's resignation. UK heatwave forces dozens of schools to close amid expected record-high temperatures. Two children found dead in family car as heatwave grips Europe. Trump threatens to sue major US news network over Reflecting Pool coverage. Mbappe chases…

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Trump threatens to sue major US news network over Reflecting Pool coverage

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Trump threatens to sue ABC News over Reflecting Pool renovations coverage: ‘I like their money’

The president has also accused vandals of destroying parts of the pool

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Ex-Olympian David Hearn Detained for 5 Hours After Touching Reflecting Pool, Trump Claims 'Vandalism'

Former Olympian David Hearn was arrested for allegedly damaging Washington's Reflecting Pool, sparking controversy amid claims of vandalism and scrutiny over the pool's renovation issues.

International Business Times UK

Trump claims ‘vandals’ foiled his $14m revamp of DC’s reflecting pool. What actually happened?

Trump’s pre-Fourth of July renovation project has endured problems with algae, peeling paint and an inflating price tag

The Guardian - US

Olympian David Hearn breaks silence over Reflecting Pool controversy after denying vandalism claim

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The Independent UK

Trump says five people arrested as he again blames ‘vandals’ for reflecting pool damage without giving evidence – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump says Reflecting Pool repairs to begin immediately

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said on Sunday work would begin "immediately" on fixing his beleaguered renovation project of the Reflecting Pool in Washington, which has been blighted with algae and peeling paint.

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Trump Says $14 Million Reflecting Pool May Be Drained Weeks After Overhaul as Fresh Issues Emerge

Donald Trump faces backlash as the £11.36m Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation fails, leading to algae issues and peeling paint. Calls for investigation into taxpayer waste in Washington.

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Trump says repair work to begin ‘immediately’ on beleaguered reflecting pool

Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president claims pool has been ‘seriously vandalized’

The Independent UK

Trump says he will ‘probably’ drain the Reflecting Pool again to fix the problems after the $14M renovations

Trump’s renovations have already totaled $14 million, and he now blames vandalism for the algae and peeling paint in the Reflecting Pool

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Trump news at a glance: US president claims ‘vandalism’ for Washington DC reflecting pool problems

Paint seen peeling off in the water at pool site; investigation finds ICE agents disproportionately target people from Latin America – key US politics stories from Saturday 20 June at a glance

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From Olympic Fame to Handcuffs: US Olympian David Hearn Arrested Over Reflecting Pool Vandalism Allegation

David Hearn, a former US Olympian, was arrested for allegedly vandalising the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The incident has sparked debate over the monument's troubled renovation.

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The Independent UK

Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation

President Donald Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism

The Guardian - US

Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’

US president also claims vandals have been arrested, as Washington attraction sees algae bloom and peeling paint

The Independent UK

Trump’s blue paint at the Reflecting Pool is already chipping off as renovation costs soar to $14.7M

‘American flag blue’ sealant is starting to peel from the bottom of the pool after multi-million dollar, taxpayer-funded project

International Business Times UK

Trump Splurges $14 Million in Tax Dollars on Reflecting Pool, Only for New Paint Job to Fail Within Days

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, costing £11.5 million, faces failure as paint strips and algae blooms, raising concerns about project execution and taxpayer expense.

The Independent UK

Trump admin points finger at Obama as algae takes over reflecting pool

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Trump administration blames Obama after ‘blue’ Reflecting Pool turns green after $14M refurb

President Trump previously vowed to paint the Reflecting Pool an ‘American flag blue’

The Independent UK

Algae in the Reflecting Pool started growing just days after Trump’s $14M renovation: report

President Trump has claimed he would fix the landmark pool, which he said other presidents left in a ‘disgusting’ state

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