Trump Blames Vandals for Pool Crisis; Records Show Neglect
Trump blames vandals for the Reflecting Pool's algae and peeling paint, but internal records and experts point to neglect and rushed no-bid contracting.
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Trump blames vandals for the Reflecting Pool's algae and peeling paint, but internal records and experts point to neglect and rushed no-bid contracting.
Trump claims vandals sabotaged the Reflecting Pool after algae blooms turned the water green, sparking debate over the renovation.
As America turns 250, competing Trump-aligned and bipartisan celebrations reveal deep political divisions over how to commemorate the nation's history.
The Great American State Fair brings all 50 states to the National Mall for America's 250th, but political disputes and state opt-outs cast a shadow.
Trump's ambitious architectural projects, from a 250-foot arch to a White House ballroom, represent the biggest proposed changes to D.C. since 1901.
Vandals burned '86 47' into the National Mall lawn, sparking a federal investigation amid legal battles over the phrase's meaning.