- Work appeared to continue on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a day after President Donald Trump claimed the project was “totally complete”.
- Trump previously ordered the pool drained and repainted American Flag Blue, which resulted in peeling lining and bright blue algae blooms.
- While Trump blamed vandals for the damage, felony charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn were ultimately dismissed.
- Restoration contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings acknowledged that human oversight and incompatible chemicals contributed to the pool lining failure.
- Trump had promised that repairs to the landmark pool would be finished in time for the America 250 celebrations.
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