Trump Exposes Vandalism at Reflecting Pool Amid Media Silence
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President Donald Trump called attention to vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as it is drained, highlighting damage ignored by mainstream media.
President Donald Trump took decisive action on Monday by addressing the draining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and reiterating his administration’s claim that vandals had slashed the pool’s floor. Posting on his social-media platform, Trump clarified that the surface was protected by a 'high-grade colored waterproofing liner,' not just peeling paint, and that the damage was consistent with a knife or box cutter. While the statement did not include photographic evidence, Trump’s willingness to confront these issues stands in stark contrast to the silence of the mainstream media.
Trump also pointed out that recent algae growth in the pool could be linked to this act of vandalism, an issue that has plagued the site for years but is rarely addressed with the seriousness it deserves. ABC News anchor David Muir briefly mentioned the pool’s drainage during 'ABC World News Tonight,' noting that it was the second time in recent months the pool had been emptied, but failed to give the matter the attention it warrants.
The president, who has frequently called out biased media coverage, also referenced a $16 million settlement in his defamation lawsuit against ABC News, underscoring his commitment to holding the press accountable.