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…
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Looks like a clean cut… someone is vandalizing the reflecting pool pic.twitter.com/pVNVAO5Xpc June 19, 2026 The numbers "8647" have been found scratched into the floor of the pool (a code for "murder Trump"). The onic reflecting pool, which stretches between Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument on DC's National Mall has turned green due to proliferation of algae in the water. Less than two weeks later, the paint is peeling off.
Furthermore, Paint has also been seen peeling off in the water.
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Looks like a clean cut… someone is vandalizing the reflecting pool pic.twitter.com/pVNVAO5Xpc June 19, 2026 The numbers "8647" have been found scratched into the floor of the pool (a code for "murder Trump").
according to ZeroHedgeThe onic reflecting pool, which stretches between Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument on DC's National Mall has turned green due to proliferation of algae in the water.
according to France 24 English — All NewsLess than two weeks later, the paint is peeling off.
according to France 24 English — All NewsPaint has also been seen peeling off in the water.
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