Trump says Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will likely be drained for repairs after renovation issues
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Edward Helmore
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President Trump announced that the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington D.C. will likely be drained for repairs after algae blooms and peeling paint plagued a $14.2 million renovation project intended for America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Trump blamed the problems on "disgraceful vandalism" and stated that contractors would drain much of the water to perform necessary repairs as quickly as possible.
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bskyTrump says Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will likely be drained for repairs after renovation issuestheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThey will 'probably be forced to release and drain much of the water in order to do the necessary repairs, but will have them done as quickly as possible'
He had earlier acknowledged 'real problems' with the pool
Trump blamed problems on 'disgraceful Vandalism'
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