The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained as the Trump administration launches another round of repairs following the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. The latest repairs come after problems emerged shortly after the initial restoration project was completed last month, which President Donald Trump largely blamed on vandals.
Repairs and Vandalism
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, whose department oversees the National Park Service (NPS), told conservative podcaster Katie Miller that the latest round of work had been planned and that crews also needed to remove debris left behind after the July Fourth fireworks celebration on the National Mall. Trump ordered the restoration project earlier this year as part of his effort to refurbish the landmark ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The project was later beset by an algae bloom, and sections of the new blue coating began peeling from the bottom of the pool. Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn pleaded not guilty to damaging the recently renovated Reflecting Pool. Hearn was indicted on a felony destruction of property charge following his arrest on charges related to a June 19 incident at the pool.
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