Trump boasts ‘crystal clear’ Reflecting Pool despite it needing to be drained again

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump bragged about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation on Truth Social, asserting its near completion and "crystal clear" water due to advanced technology. Despite Trump's claims, the pool requires a second draining this year to repair cracks and gaps in its new surface, which he alleges were caused by vandalism. Seven individuals have been arrested for alleged tampering with the pool, including a former Olympian who maintains his innocence and claims misuse of government power. Democratic members of Congress are investigating the $16 million renovation, particularly two no-bid contracts, one reportedly flagged for "excessive" profit margins. Experts caution that ongoing issues will persist without comprehensive repairs to the pool's leaky plumbing system, which makes maintaining the required water level challenging. In fullTrump goes on Truth Social blitz to show off pictures of his ‘beautiful’ Reflecting Pool renovationsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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