Olympian speaks out after blue-paint ‘vandalism’ arrest at Trump’s algae-covered Reflecting Pool (opens original article in a new tab)

A U.S. Olympian was arrested and charged with vandalizing the Reflecting Pool, which has faced issues with algae and peeling blue paint following a controversial $14 million renovation by the Trump administration. Hearn denied the allegations, calling them unfounded and part of a pattern of misinformation from the administration.

• U.S. Olympian David Hearn was arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Reflecting Pool's blue sealant
• Hearn denied damaging the pool, claiming he only touched a loose flap as a concerned citizen
• The Trump administration's $14 million renovation led to algae and paint issues, prompting criticism