“This was not a result of vandalism, but your administration’s incompetence,” Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) told the president.

Algae blooms and peeling paint mar $14.2m renovation as president blames problems on ‘disgraceful Vandalism’

Costly Reflecting Pool revamp under fire amid algae bloom and disputed vandalism claims

His involvement elevates scrutiny of a multimillion-dollar renovation project that has faced repeated setbacks since completion.

Trump took no responsibility for what many observers chalked up to shoddy workmanship.

The Trump Administration vowed to prosecute people accused of vandalizing the newly renovated reflecting pool after its paint appeared to peel off and algae bloomed.

The $14.7 million renovation has gone awry, with the pool now covered in algae

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said several citations have been issued to individuals accused of vandalizing the pool...

Trump’s pre-Fourth of July renovation project has endured problems with algae, peeling paint and an inflating price tag

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump claimed "vandals"…

Trump blamed the peeling paint and algae at the recently renovated Reflecting Pool on vandalism, saying five people have been charged so far.

The Trump administration spent $14.7 million repainting the pool "American flag blue" ahead of US' 250th anniversary celebrations. Weeks later, the paint is peeling off and algae…

US president threatens prison for anyone seeking to damage one of his signature renovation projects.

Trump Pool plan needs adjustments, clearly isn't enough to remove algae, says expert. Trump points to Biden, Obama spend on reflecting pool renovations.

With algae-green water and blue peeling paint, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to be drained again, despite Donald Trump's recent renovation costing over $14 million.…

The president should refund taxpayers out of his own pocket, Senator John Hickenlooper says.

The saga over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool took a turn as President Donald Trump said Tuesday that six people have been arrested over recent damage. The president’s…

“This was not a result of vandalism, but your administration’s incompetence,” Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) told the president.

“This was not a result of vandalism, but your administration’s incompetence,” Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) told the president.

President Donald Trump has attempted to spruce up Washington in advance of the country's 250th anniversary.