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Trump Can’t Spin His Way Out of His Two Latest Crises
President Trump faces two crises: a failed $16.4 million Reflecting Pool renovation plagued by algae and a peeling blue coating, and threats to Iran during peace negotiations that risk destabilizing a fragile cease-fire. Trump blamed vandals for the pool's issues and warned Iran of military action if it blocks the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Reflecting Pool repairs become personal for Trump
- Trump says algae-infested Reflecting Pool must be EMPTIED for repairs as knife-wielding 'vandals' tear hole in facade and destroy $16 million renovation
- Trump says beleaguered reflecting pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs
- Trump says beleaguered reflecting pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs
- Trump tries to blame Reflecting Pool woes on vandalism, without offering substantiation