Trump says Reflecting Pool was ‘vandalized’ after costly renovation (opens original article in a new tab)

President Donald Trump alleged vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after a multi-million-dollar renovation, citing green algae and chipped paint, while the Interior Department claimed success in treating the algae.

• Trump claimed vandals poured chemicals into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after a costly renovation
• The pool turned green with algae and chipped paint shortly after completion despite treatment with hydrogen peroxide and nanobubbler technology
• A 300-foot gash was reported, leading to arrests including former Olympic athlete David Hearn