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Lawyers in Reflecting Pool case say Justice Department knew case was flawed

Lawyers for a former Olympian charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool say that the Justice Department knew or should have known for weeks that its case was flawed

The Independent UK

How Trump's $2M Reflecting Pool Makeover Turned Into a $16M Taxpayer Headache

The Trump administration's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool escalated from a $2 million project to a $16 million controversy, involving legal battles and accusations of mismanagement.

International Business Times UK

Trump Rejects His Own DOJ's Findings, Says 'Pure Vandalism'—Not Faulty Installation—Damaged Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump rejected his own Justice Department’s conclusion on Saturday that a flawed installation, not vandalism, caused the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool lining to peel.

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DOJ Drops Charges Admitting Trump Reflecting Pool Project Suffered From 'Hasty and Botched Work'

US prosecutors have dropped a vandalism case over damage to Donald Trump's $14m Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, blaming 'hasty and botched' construction rather than a saboteur.

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US drops Reflecting Pool case against former Olympian, admits 'botched installation'

The US Justice Department on Friday dropped its case against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after saying the damage was a result of "a botched installation", not vandalism. Trump had personally overseen the Reflecting Pool's renovation, which was estimated to have cost at least…

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Ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool gets Sept. 28 trial date

A judge in the nation’s capital has set a trial date in September for a former Olympic canoe racer charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK

Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump's 'American flag blue' liner is now closer to gray

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's new liner, once dubbed ‘American flag blue’ by President Donald Trump, has faded to a color closer to gray

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Trump’s algae-filled Reflecting Pool drained once again for ‘beautification’ project

A Trump official said the latest work on the pool will also remove debris from an extensive Independence Day fireworks display over the National Mall

The Independent UK

Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism

A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Independent UK

Who Is David Hearn? Age, Career Highlights, and Quick Facts Amid 10-Year Prison Case Over Reflecting Pool Damage

Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn faces a felony charge for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, potentially leading to a 10-year prison sentence. Hearn denies the allegations.

International Business Times UK

Ex-Olympian who touched Reflecting Pool charged with felony destruction of property by Trump’s DOJ

David Hearn is accused of ‘forcefully and violently’ pulling blue liner from the pool

The Independent UK

How the National Mall’s other reflecting pool has avoided the green algae that overwhelmed Trump’s renovations

As the Trump administration struggles to deal with the persistent green algae at the newly-renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a body of water just a mile and a half away remains clear.

The Independent UK

A Reflecting Pool that has long enticed visitors now gains police scrutiny under Trump

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a popular spot for protests, celebrations, and photos

The Independent UK

Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says

The statements were the first time the Republican administration has offered specifics for when and how the Reflecting Pool may have been damaged

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People Found A Photo Of The Guy Trump Hired To Renovate The Reflecting Pool, And They’re Losing It

John J. Cafaro became the butt of jokes over his connection to the company, slammed for its handling of recent work on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

The Independent UK

Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues

Congressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital

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Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown.

The Independent UK

Trump says 6 people arrested over damage to the troubled Reflecting Pool project

President Donald Trump says six people have been arrested over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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The Independent UK

Trump claims vandals slashed Reflecting Pool surface he boasted was knife-proof

Donald Trump boasted about the durability of the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool weeks before announcing the site would need to be drained again.

The Independent UK

Reflecting Pool chaos: National Guard patrols iconic site after renovation problems

National Guard members and U.S. Park Police are patrolling the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Times of India

'250-ft gash, poured chemicals': Donald Trump claims vandals damaged Reflecting Pool

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that several arrests were made into the alleged vandalism of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He alleged that the vandals severely damaged the recently renovated Pool, claiming that a 250-foot-long gash was carved into its newly installed lining and corrosive chemicals were…

The Independent UK

Tourists react to paint peeling from Reflecting Pool days after Trump’s $14m ‘renovation’

Paint is peeling from the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as tourists declare that the $14m (£10m) was a “huge waste of money”.

The Independent UK

Paint begins peeling at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after costly renovation

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Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom

The Independent UK

Refilling starts for newly painted Reflecting Pool in Washington, in photos

Water has started flowing into the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after President Donald Trump’s renovation, which included painting the basin a deep shade he called “American flag blue.”

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