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Patrols and nanobubbles continue at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over (opens original article in a new tab)

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Patrols continue at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as Trump's administration works to fix issues from a botched $14 million renovation, with the president blaming 'SICK, DERANGED PEOPLE!' for damages and claiming intentional acts of vandalism.

  • National Guard and U.S. Park Police patrol the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool due to ongoing issues with a botched renovation
  • Trump's administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix problems including algae blooms and damaged liner after a $14 million project
  • Contractors use chemicals and ozone nanobubbles to combat algae, while Trump blames 'SICK, DERANGED PEOPLE!' for damages
  • A man was detained for examining the peeling coating but no charges were filed, and the Park Police did not confirm arrests or charges
  • Trump claims intentional damage including a 300-foot gash and illegal chemicals in the water, though these claims lack substantiation

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