Trump threatens to sue major US news network over Reflecting Pool coverage

WorldPolitics
23 Jun 2026 • 2:03 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump threatens to sue major US news network over Reflecting Pool coverage

  • Donald Trump is threatening to sue ABC News over its coverage of his administration's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
  • Trump claims ABC failed to report that previous administrations spent significantly more on the pool without success, while his $16 million project was successful until 'vandalism' occurred.
  • The renovation project has faced issues, including increased costs, delays, algae growth, and cracking, which Trump attributes to vandals.
  • At least five individuals have been arrested in connection with alleged vandalism at the pool, though one, former Olympian David Hearn, denies the accusation.
  • This threat follows a pattern of Trump suing or threatening media outlets, and he has reportedly focused more on this construction project than other significant events.

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