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White House goes after longtime reporter foe who tried to find the 350-foot cut in the Reflecting Pool (opens original article in a new tab)

TL;DR

The White House criticized former CNN reporter Jim Acosta for a spoof report on the troubled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, which has faced cost overruns and technical issues including peeling sealant and algae growth. Acosta's press credentials were suspended in 2018, and Trump blamed vandals for the damage despite ongoing repairs.

  • White House criticized Jim Acosta for a spoof report on the Reflecting Pool renovation
  • Acosta's press credentials were suspended in 2018 over a disputed incident
  • Trump's Reflecting Pool project faced cost overruns and technical issues

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