President Donald Trump attributed the peeling seal and algae growth in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to vandalism and actions by ABC reporter Jonathan Karl following a $15 million renovation by his administration. The pool experienced an algae bloom after a new coating was applied, prompting the National Park Service to use hydrogen peroxide to address the issue. Trump stated on Truth Social that vandalism has affected the pool and mentioned Karl's actions, claiming that the algae is largely gone and repairs will be made soon. The contractor responsible for the renovation has ties to Trump, having made significant donations to his campaign and a history of legal issues. The Interior Department confirmed the use of hydrogen peroxide for algae treatment but did not address the seal's condition.
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Trump Attributes Reflecting Pool Issues to Reporter and Vandalism
President Donald Trump blamed vandalism and ABC reporter Jonathan Karl for the issues with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has experienced peeling and algae growth after a recent renovation. The National Park Service is treating the algae bloom with hydrogen peroxide, and Trump stated that repairs will occur shortly. The contractor involved in the renovation has connections to Trump through campaign donations.
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Trump Attributes Reflecting Pool Issues to Reporter and Vandalism