What Trump's Reflecting Pool renovation project and the Iran war have in common
Donald Trump has blamed “vandalism” for “real problems” at Washington’s reflecting pool after an algae bloom in the wake of a $14.2m renovation of the site he declared would turn it “American flag” blue. Paint has also been seen peeling off in the water. He also made claims that vandals had been arrested.
Trump’s DC makeover frenzy bewilders locals and visitors: ‘It’s like we’re under occupation’
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Days after his administration claimed the pool was actually “crystal clear”, despite an unmistakably green hue, the US president acknowledged issues – and, without evidence, blamed foul…
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