Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
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"work will begin immediately on fixing the seriously vandalized Reflecting Pool"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Anyone who is in a position of vandalising or attempting to vandalise will face the criminal justice system in DC."
— Jeanine Pirro , Politician
"I didn't destroy, rip, tear, peel, or remove any part of the paint."
— David Hearn , Athlete
Key People
David 'Davey' Hearn is a former US Olympian and champion canoeist.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Jeanine Pirro is the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Rosalina Stancheva Christova is a professor of aquatic ecology at George Mason University.
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Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
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