Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:57:54 GMT

US president also claims vandals have been arrested, as Washington attraction sees algae bloom and peeling paintDonald Trump has blamed “vandalism” for “real problems” at Washington’s reflecting pool after an algae bloom in the wake of a $14.2m renovation of the site he declared would turn it “American flag” blue. Paint has also been seen peeling off in the water. He also made claims that vandals had been arrested.Days after his administration claimed the pool was actually “crystal clear”, despite an unmistakably green hue, the US president acknowledged issues – and, without evidence, blamed foul play. Continue reading...

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Center-Left: Trump blames vandals for Reflecting Pool problems and says it may need to be drained again — www.nbcnews.com
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