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Lincoln Pool’s Fix: Trump, Vandalism or Workmanship? | Richmond News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is almost done — President Trump says it’s looking “great” and should reopen in weeks, now sporting a bold American flag blue. But the project’s been rocky: initial finishes looked gray and peeling, contracts drew scrutiny for no-bid deals, and Trump blamed vandals — though U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s filing hints at shoddy workmanship instead. Trump also claims past administrations let the pool deteriorate, citing clogged pipes that delayed work until after July 4th — all while crews partially refill it to flush the lines. A bumpy, high-profile fix is…
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