Trump Alleges 300-Yard Reflecting Pool Gash as Photos Show No Clear Vandal Cut
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Updated · Forbes · Jul 17
Trump Alleges 300-Yard Reflecting Pool Gash as Photos Show No Clear Vandal Cut
3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jul 17
Summary
300 yards is the latest size Trump assigned to the alleged Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool slash, even as the drained pool appears not to show a cut of that scale.
Photos from the site, CNN reporters and a Washington Post analysis all undercut the vandalism claim, pointing instead to peeling liner in several spots and possible installation problems.
Trump said the pool was emptied for repairs and that workers are seeking “vandal proof” material, despite his earlier claim the liner was so strong it could not be cut with a knife.
At least four people have been charged over the alleged damage, including Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who pleaded not guilty and has an Aug. 5 hearing.
The dispute adds to scrutiny of Trump’s $14 million pool renovation and a wider Washington construction push the New York Times estimated at about $1.2 billion.