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Trump's Controversial Pool Claims and Plans

Updated 2026-06-21 14:05 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump claimed vandals damaged the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial and said it would be drained for repairs. His statements were met with skepticism, as he provided no evidence.

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The Hill
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is “probably” going to be drained for repairs after a recent algae bloom and instances of peeling paint following his administration's major renovation of the Washington landmark. "We met with contractors today, will probably be forced to rel
2026-06-21 13:27 UTC
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