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Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’
His vaunted renovation of the Washington attraction has resulted in an algae bloom and peeling paint 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. 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 play. Continue reading...
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According to The Guardian’s source item, Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’, His vaunted renovation of the Washington attraction has resulted in an algae bloom and peeling paint 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. 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 play. Continue reading…
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Primary source: Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’ via The Guardian. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.
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- Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’The Guardian - 2026-06-20T13:57:54+00:00
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