peeling paint
Coverage of peeling paint in the Nexus archive.
- Crews again drain Trump’s troubled reflecting pool
Crews drained the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, which has issues with algae blooms and peeling paint. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated the draining was planned and noted potential debris from an Independence Day fireworks display.
- Trump, without proof, blames ‘vandalism’ as Reflecting Pool turns green again
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again due to algae-green water and peeling paint, despite a $14 million renovation. Trump blames the issues on 'vandalism,' citing a 350-foot gash and arrests, but has not provided evidence for these claims.
- Algae-filled Washington pool to be drained for repairs after US$14.7 million renovation
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained for repairs after algae and peeling paint emerged shortly after a US$14.7 million renovation. President Donald Trump threatened prison time for anyone damaging the pool, while DC Water authority approved the draining and the repair company pledged fixes under warranty.
- Beset by algae, Reflecting Pool set to undergo more repairs
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is set to undergo additional repairs ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. Trump has claimed without evidence that vandals caused algae blooms and peeling paint at the pool since its renovation.
- Trump news at a glance: president’s pool project plagued by peeling paint – and algae blooms
Donald Trump claims that vandals caused issues with the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool's $14m renovation, citing five arrests and five under investigation. The pool is experiencing algae blooms and peeling paint, but Trump denies the project company's responsibility.
- Reflecting pool to be drained again as Trump claims five vandalism arrests
President Trump claims five people were arrested for vandalism linked to algae blooms and peeling paint at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, which is being drained again for repairs following a $14m renovation. He alleges vandals used a knife and added fertilizer to the water.
- Reflecting pool to be drained again as Trump claims five vandalism arrests
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is being drained again as President Trump claims five arrests for vandalism linked to algae blooms and peeling paint following a $14m renovation. Trump alleges vandals used a knife to damage the pool and added fertilizer, causing the issues.
- Trump says beleaguered reflecting pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs
Donald Trump stated the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool will 'probably' be drained for repairs due to algae blooms and peeling paint, which have marred a $14.2m renovation for America’s 250th anniversary. Trump blamed the issues on 'disgraceful Vandalism' and said contractors would drain the water to address the problems.
- Trump says Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will ‘probably’ be drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will probably be drained for repairs due to an algae bloom and peeling paint following a recent renovation. The decision involves releasing and draining much of the water to address these issues.
- Trump blames vandals for Reflecting Pool problems and says it may need to be drained again
Trump blames vandals for ongoing issues at the Reflecting Pool, including an algae bloom and peeling paint. The problems persist despite cleaning efforts, drawing attention from visitors to the pool and surrounding monuments.