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Trump claims ‘vandals’ foiled his $14m bid to revamp DC’s reflecting pool. What actually happened?
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Trump claims ‘vandals’ foiled his $14m bid to revamp DC’s reflecting pool. What actually happened?

The Guardian · Jun 22, 2026, 4:02 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Trump’s pre-Fourth of July renovation project has endured problems with algae, peeling paint and an inflating price tag Donald Trump’s rush to repaint the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, an iconic symbol of Washington DC, has hit roadblock after roadblock as the country’s 250th anniversary nears.The public has been gripped by the ill-fated $14m bid to renovate the reflecting pool, which the US president vowed to make “beautiful” in time for this summer’s birthday celebrations at the capital. Continue reading...

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