Trump Blames ABC Reporter and Vandals for Lincoln Memorial Pool Damage
President Donald Trump attributed the peeling seal and algae growth on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to ABC reporter Jonathan Karl and vandals following a $15 million renovation. This accusation comes as the National Park Service mobilizes restoration efforts after the site was damaged. The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the Obama Presidential Center and the administration's stance on federal monument maintenance.
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