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Trump promised to fix America's most famous Reflecting Pool for under $2 million. It ended up costing $14.7 million, and the problems started within days
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faces legal challenges and accusations of vandalism. Problems like algae and peeling paint emerged shortly after the project's completion. The White House blamed vandals, while critics pointed to a rushed renovation process. Criminal charges have been filed against individuals accused of damaging the landmark. A lawsuit also challenges the renovation's compliance with preservation and environmental laws
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Times of India
· Jul 4, 2026
The surprising amount of trash Americans generate on July 4 weekend
America's Fourth of July revelry leaves behind a staggering amount of waste, with over 120 million pounds of food and tons of fireworks debris littering public spaces. This colossal clean-up effort highlights significant food waste, particularly beef, and environmental costs. Coastal communities face immense challenges, with volunteers dedicating hours to clear beaches. The aftermath underscores the need for better planning to mitigate this annual post-celebration burden.
Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jun 23, 2026
Reflections on the Reflecting Pool
I confess to a certain morbid fascination regarding what’s going on with Donald Trump’s Reflecting Pool obsession. The story here seems to originate in Trump somehow becoming aware that the Obama administration spent 35 million on renovations/repairs to the pool. In characteristic fashion this has since become 100 million spent by Obama and Biden (The [] The post Reflections on the Reflecting Pool appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
Trump’s Reflecting Pool Renovations Are a Total Disaster
Chris Lehmann The president’s attempt to make his mark on the National Mall has become a big, wet mess. The post Trump’s Reflecting Pool Renovations Are a Total Disaster appeared first on The Nation.
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
Trump’s reflecting pool mess is just the latest self-made crisis he is blaming on others
Referring to the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall, Minnesota governor Tim Walz commented on X: “Found an imaginary problem, said only they could fix it, didn’t listen to experts, hired buddies who grifted millions, failed miserably, bragged how great it went. The entire Trump presidency in a nutshell.” (Walz could have added: “blamed others []
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