Algae removing devices were not working correctly as Trump boasted about Reflecting Pool renovations, docs show (opens original article in a new tab)

Newly uncovered documents reveal that algae-control devices in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were not working correctly, and cuts in the pool were unrelated to the paint job, contradicting Trump's claims of vandalism. The renovation, initially touted as a success, faced issues with algae growth and paint peeling, leading to a congressional investigation into no-bid contracts.

• Algae-control devices in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were not functioning properly according to government documents.
• Workers found cuts in the pool's foam layer unrelated to the 'American flag blue' paint applied during renovations.
• Trump blamed vandals for algae and paint issues, but documents suggest pre-existing problems and contractor failures.