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Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation
President Donald Trump accused individuals of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in Washington, despite lacking evidence, as the pool's newly painted surface began peeling and showing algae. An arrest was made for peeling paint, but authorities have not confirmed it caused the broader issues, which include green water and detached blue paint following a $14 million renovation for the America 250 celebrations.
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